At least 60 arrested across UK at protests related to Palestine Action
The GuardianSaturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:14:52 PM
Over 60 protesters were arrested across the UK—including in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh—during demonstrations linked to Palestine Action, a group recently banned as a terrorist organization. Police used anti-terror laws to detain people and seize protest materials, marking the third week of unrest since the ban. The protests were part of a broader campaign organized by Defend Our Juries.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another protest story—it’s a flashpoint in the UK’s balancing act between free speech and national security. With authorities invoking terrorism laws, the arrests signal a hardening stance against groups deemed extremist, raising questions about how far dissent can go before it’s criminalized. For anyone watching the Israel-Palestine debate spill into Western streets, it’s a tense preview of how governments might handle escalating activism.
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