The Aporia · More than 100 protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in London

Over 100 protesters gathered outside the US embassy in London to oppose the ban on Palestine Action, a move that has been proscribed by UK authorities. Demonstrators held signs declaring their support for Palestine Action and opposition to what they perceive as genocide. The Metropolitan Police warned participants of potential arrests, emphasizing that organizing or participating in such events is unlawful under current regulations. Commander Adam Slonecki stated that those playing significant roles in the organization of these protests could face severe enforcement actions.

Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 31, 2026, 139 people were arrested outside the US Embassy in London during a protest supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police reported that most arrests were for individuals expressing support for a banned organization under the UK's Terrorism Act. Organizers of Defend Our Juries had planned the demonstration to oppose the government’s ban on Palestine Action, which was imposed in June 2025. Protesters held signs reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action," and some climbed trees near the embassy to avoid arrest. The arrests marked a significant milestone in ongoing tensions over free speech and protest rights in the UK.

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More than 100 people gathered outside the US embassy in Battersea, south London, holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” Another demonstration was scheduled for the US consulate near Holyrood in Edinburgh.

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Police have started making arrests at the first mass demonstration under Andy Burnham’s premiership opposing the proscription of Palestine Action. asserted

Police → start → Action

demonstration → gather → Edinburgh

Ahead of the London gathering, the Metropolitan police warned those taking part “that they face arrest as part of a robust policing operation”. asserted

they → warn → operation

Commander Adam Slonecki, who is leading the policing operation, said: “All those intending on coming to this event know that supporting a proscribed organisation is unlawful – they are essentially meeting to purposefully commit a crime. asserted

they → lead → crime

He added that “anyone officers consider to be playing a key role in organising the event, giving instructions to others and/or providing logistical support will very likely be committing an offence and face enforcement action”. asserted

officers → add → action

Defend Our Juries, the group behind the demonstrations, said the Met were “terrified of facilitating US embarrassment”. asserted

Met → say → embarrassment

More than 100 protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in London

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