UK civil rights groups push back against terrorism label on pro‑Palestine activists.
The UK Home Office is facing legal pushback over its proposed move to label Palestine Action — an anti‑arms protest group — a terrorist organization. Legal scholars and rights groups argue the designation is disproportionate and politically motivated, warning it could criminalize legitimate protest.
Palestine Action has carried out dozens of direct actions against companies supplying arms to Israel. Though some actions caused property damage, the group maintains its work is nonviolent civil disobedience aimed at ending complicity in war crimes.
Government ministers say the group poses a national security risk due to its tactics and rhetoric. However, critics highlight the lack of violent incidents and argue the move sets a troubling precedent for political dissent.
The outcome of the legal challenge could define the UK’s boundaries on freedom of protest in the post‑Brexit era.
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