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British police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demo

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British police reported that they arrested 325 people at a protest supporting Palestine Action in London on October 31, ahead of a Supreme Court hearing starting November 4 regarding the government’s decision to ban the group under anti-terror legislation. The arrests occurred during a demonstration outside the US embassy where protesters were expressing support for Palestine Action, which was designated as a terrorist organization by both Britain and the United States.
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On October 31, 2026, 325 protesters were arrested by the Metropolitan Police outside the US Embassy in London for expressing support of the proscribed group Palestine Action. The protest was organized by Defend Our Juries and was expected to draw about 400 people holding signs that read "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action." Expressing support for a proscribed organization under UK law is an offense according to the Terrorism Act; this ban on Palestine Action was imposed in June 2025. Since the group's proscription, over 4,000 arrests have been made during similar protests. The Metropolitan Police stated that anyone playing a key role in organizing events and giving instructions could face enforcement action.

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Demonstrators staged a “mass action” outside the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court holding a two-day hearing from Nov 4 on the British government’s July 2025 decision to outlaw Palestine Action under anti-terror legislation.
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British police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demo · assertive framing

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British police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demo AI generated asserted
people → say → AI
The British police said on Nov 1 that they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. asserted
they → say → group
Demonstrators staged a “mass action” outside the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court holding a two-day hearing from Nov 4 on the British government’s July 2025 decision to outlaw Palestine Action under anti-terror legislation. asserted
Court → stag → legislation
The United States also designated Palestine Action as “terrorist” in August, as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies its campaign against left-wing movements. asserted
administration → designate → movements
The British designation puts the group on a blacklist that also includes entities like Palestinian militants Hamas, and made membership of, or support for, Palestine Action a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison. asserted
support → put → prison
It has resulted in more than 4,000 people, including many senior citizens and Holocaust survivors, being arrested for showing their support for the group, according to campaigners and police tallies. uncertain
people → result → campaigners
“In total, 325 people were arrested yesterday,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in an update on Nov 1. asserted
Police → arrest → Nov
“The vast majority of arrests – 320 – were for expressing support for a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act.” asserted
majority → express → Act
A smaller number of protesters also rallied outside the US consulate in the Scottish capital Edinburgh on Oct 31, but no arrests were made there at the time. asserted
arrests → rally → time
“Enquiries are ongoing to identify people seen wearing T-shirts and holding banners showing support for a proscribed organisation,” Police Scotland said in a statement shared with AFP on Nov 1. asserted
Scotland → identify → Nov
“Evidence is being reviewed and further action will be taken as appropriate.” asserted
action → review → ?
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