Palestine Action ban challenge reaches Supreme Court
Huda Ammori granted permission to appeal group's terror designation, as 77 arrested at protest.
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Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the activist group Palestine Action, has secured permission to challenge the organisation's proscription as a terrorist group at the UK Supreme Court. The decision allows Ammori to appeal a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal, which in June 2026 upheld the ban imposed by the Home Office. This development means the legal status of the group remains contested.
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The Supreme Court's announcement coincided with a protest outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, where hundreds gathered. The Metropolitan Police reported that 77 individuals were arrested during the demonstration. According to the police, the majority of these arrests were for expressing support for a proscribed organisation, with four additional arrests for encouraging or assisting a criminal offence.
Defend Our Juries organised the protest, which took place as court proceedings were scheduled for individuals arrested in connection with supporting Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police had previously stated that demonstrating support for the banned group could lead to arrest under the Terrorism Act.
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The Court of Appeal had previously overturned a High Court decision from February that had found the ban on Palestine Action to be disproportionate and unlawful. The Supreme Court's decision means Ammori can now present her case to the highest court in the UK, with a hearing expected between October and December this year. This legal uncertainty affects over 3,500 individuals who have been arrested for alleged support of the group.
All court cases directly related to Palestine Action support have been adjourned until October 26, 2026, pending the outcome of the Supreme Court appeal. This has caused disruption for defendants who travelled to court, with some reporting confusion and the need to rearrange commitments. The courts service may face costs for compensating defendants who attended unnecessarily.
Tim Crosland, a co-founder of Defend Our Juries, described the situation as chaotic, noting that court officials had informed some individuals that their hearings were adjourned. He expressed concern about the communication methods used by the courts.
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