Arrests at Palestine Action Protests
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LONDON (AP) — Dozens of people were arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Saturday in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, police said.
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In August, the US government announced sanctions against Palestine Action, designating it a terror group.
Many demonstrators applauded and chanted “free, free Palestine” as people were arrested and taken to police vans parked on Ponton Road, just off the embassy grounds, before being transferred to police stations on Saturday.
In a post on X at 6.15pm, the Metropolitan Police said it had arrested 139 people, with the majority detained for expressing support for a proscribed organisation, and further arrests were expected throughout the day.
Protesters also gathered outside the US consulate in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital.
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Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Nine Elms, London, on Saturday to express support for Palestine Action. More than 300 people were arrested during the demonstration; these arrests bring the total number of detentions since July 2025 to over 4,000. The protest involved chanting and holding signs that read “I oppose genocide” and “free, free Palestine.” Demonstrators believe the ban on Palestine Action is…
More than 300 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine Action →12 articles from Evening Standard on this storyThe Metropolitan Police made 300 arrests at a pro-Palestine Action demonstration outside the US Embassy in London on Saturday. Protesters were arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action, which was banned under the UK’s Terrorism Act in June 2025. The Defend Our Juries group, which organized the protest, anticipated about 400 attendees but images suggest around 100 people participated by holding signs…
Met Police make 300 arrests at pro-Palestine Action demo as they pledge support for banned group outside US Embassy →2 articles from Daily Mail on this storyProtesters supporting Palestine Action were arrested outside the US Embassy in London after gathering to protest against the UK government's ban on the organization. The demonstration resulted in 139 arrests, most of which were made due to suspected support for a prohibited group.
Palestine Action supporters arrested outside US embassy in London →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyOver 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…
More than 100 protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in London →On Saturday, 48 people were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which is designated as an illegal group by the British government. The Metropolitan Police stated that most of these arrests were made because protesters showed backing for a banned organization.
Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group →On Saturday, 48 people were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by both the UK and US governments. More than 100 protesters chanted slogans and held signs declaring support for Palestine Action, while additional demonstrations occurred without arrests at the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh. The protests preceded…
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside U.S. Embassy in London →Show 3 more outlets
London police arrested 139 people at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy on October 31, 2026, for supporting Palestine Action, which is banned as a terrorist organization in the UK. More than 4,000 people have been detained since July 2025 for defying the ban; many of those arrested were retirees holding signs that read “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” The U.K. government's decision to classify…
London police arrest 139 people outside U.S. Embassy for supporting banned pro-Palestinian group →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…
British police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demo →More than 300 people were arrested during a protest supporting the banned Palestine Action group outside the US embassy in London on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police reported that 325 total arrests were made, with 320 of them for expressing support under terrorism laws. Since July 2025 when the group was proscribed, over 4,000 people have been arrested, and the UK Supreme Court is set to review the ban's legality…
More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy →Analysis
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“It is truly dystopian that there have now been over 4,000 arrests under terror laws for peaceful vigils silently expressing opposition to genocide and support for the protest group Palestine Action,” the Defend Our Juries spokesperson said.
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- 31 Oct
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of people were arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Saturday in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, police said.
- 1 Nov
The force added on social media that 320 of them were for "expressing support for a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act".
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1 Nov More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassyMore than 300 people were arrested during a protest supporting the banned Palestine Action group outside the US embassy in London on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police reported that 325 total arrests were made, with 320 of them for expressing support under terrorism laws. Since July 2025 when the group was proscribed, over 4,000 people have been arrested, and the UK Supreme Court is set to review the ban's legality…BBC
1 Nov British police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demoBritish 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…The Straits Times
1 Nov More than 300 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine ActionProtesters gathered outside the US embassy in Nine Elms, London, on Saturday to express support for Palestine Action. More than 300 people were arrested during the demonstration; these arrests bring the total number of detentions since July 2025 to over 4,000. The protest involved chanting and holding signs that read “I oppose genocide” and “free, free Palestine.” Demonstrators believe the ban on Palestine Action is…Evening Standard- 1 Nov More than 300 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine ActionOn Saturday outside the US embassy in London, over 300 people were arrested while protesting against Palestine Action being designated as a terror group under the UK’s Terrorism Act. Demonstrators chanted in support of Palestine and held signs declaring their peaceful intentions, despite facing arrest by police who removed some protesters one by one starting at midday. Among those arrested was Charles Allison, a…Evening Standard
- 1 Nov More than 300 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine ActionPolice made more than 300 arrests outside the US embassy in June 2025 during a protest supporting Palestine Action. The group was designated as terrorist under the Terrorism Act, making support for it illegal. Demonstrators cheered and chanted "free, free Palestine" while protesters were being detained by police on Ponton Road near the embassy and later transported to local police stations.Evening Standard
1 Nov Met Police make 300 arrests at pro-Palestine Action demo as they pledge support for banned group outside US EmbassyThe Metropolitan Police made 300 arrests at a pro-Palestine Action demonstration outside the US Embassy in London on Saturday. Protesters were arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action, which was banned under the UK’s Terrorism Act in June 2025. The Defend Our Juries group, which organized the protest, anticipated about 400 attendees but images suggest around 100 people participated by holding signs…Daily Mail
31 Oct Palestine Action supporters arrested outside US embassy in LondonProtesters supporting Palestine Action were arrested outside the US Embassy in London after gathering to protest against the UK government's ban on the organization. The demonstration resulted in 139 arrests, most of which were made due to suspected support for a prohibited group.Al Jazeera
31 Oct More than 100 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine Action
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31 Oct London police arrest 139 people outside U.S. Embassy for supporting banned pro-Palestinian groupLondon police arrested 139 people at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy on October 31, 2026, for supporting Palestine Action, which is banned as a terrorist organization in the UK. More than 4,000 people have been detained since July 2025 for defying the ban; many of those arrested were retirees holding signs that read “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” The U.K. government's decision to classify…The Hindu
31 Oct More than 100 arrested at London demo for banned Palestine Action group
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31 Oct London police arrest 48 as hundreds protest Palestine Action banPolice arrested at least 48 people during a protest against the proscription of Palestine Action outside the United States embassy in London on Saturday. The demonstration drew hundreds of protesters who gathered to oppose the ban imposed by the UK government in July last year under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which classified Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organization. Labour Party MP John McDonnell criticized…Al Jazeera
31 Oct Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside U.S. Embassy in LondonOn Saturday, 48 people were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by both the UK and US governments. More than 100 protesters chanted slogans and held signs declaring support for Palestine Action, while additional demonstrations occurred without arrests at the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh. The protests preceded…CBS News
31 Oct Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian groupOn Saturday, 48 people were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which is designated as an illegal group by the British government. The Metropolitan Police stated that most of these arrests were made because protesters showed backing for a banned organization.Toronto Star
31 Oct Demonstration supporting Palestine Action takes place in EdinburghOn Saturday afternoon in Edinburgh, protesters gathered outside a building to show solidarity with Palestine Action, carrying signs that read "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." This demonstration coincided with a similar protest outside the US embassy in London. Organizers from Defend Our Juries Scotland stated their intention to continue defying the ban on Palestine Action, which was proscribed as a…Evening Standard- 31 Oct Demonstration supporting Palestine Action takes place in EdinburghOn Saturday, protesters gathered in Edinburgh to show support for Palestine Action, holding signs that read "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." The demonstration is considered illegal under the Terrorism Act since Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organization in June 2025. Defend Our Juries Scotland, organizing the vigil, criticized the ban as an "absurd" infringement on free speech and…Evening Standard
31 Oct Dozens arrested outside US embassy after showing support for Palestine ActionProtesters gathered outside the US embassy in Nine Elms, south-west London, to show support for Palestine Action, a proscribed group. Around 400 protesters were expected at the demonstration, which began at 1pm. The Metropolitan police confirmed that nearly 50 people had been arrested by late afternoon; these arrests were primarily due to expressing support for a banned organization. Commander Adam Slonecki stated…Evening Standard
31 Oct Dozens arrested outside US embassy after showing support for Palestine Action
Evening Standard- 31 Oct Demonstration supporting Palestine Action takes place in EdinburghOn Saturday, protesters gathered in Edinburgh to support Palestine Action, which is now considered a terror group under the Terrorism Act and expressing support for it is illegal. Organizers from Defend Our Juries Scotland described their demonstration as a peaceful vigil showing solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to what they call an "absurd ban." They plan to continue protesting until the government lifts…Evening Standard
31 Oct More than 100 protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in LondonOver 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…The Guardian- 31 Oct Met Police make first arrests of pro-Palestine Action demonstrators as they pledge support for banned group outside US EmbassyOn Saturday, hundreds of supporters gathered outside the US Embassy to show support for Palestine Action by holding signs that read "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action." The Metropolitan Police arrested protesters under the Terrorism Act since Palestine Action was banned as a proscribed organization in June 2025. Met Commander Adam Slonecki stated that anyone providing logistical support would also face…Daily Mail
31 Oct London protest LIVE: Hundreds face arrest at pro-Palestine Action demo outside US EmbassyA protest supporting Palestine Action is set to take place outside the US Embassy in Battersea, London, with around 400 protesters expected to attend at 1pm. The demonstration aims to challenge the government's ban on the group under the Terrorism Act, which was proscribed in June 2025. Met Commander Adam Slonecki has warned that all participants and those providing logistical support will face arrest for supporting…Evening Standard
30 Oct Met Police issue arrest warning for 'mass' pro-Palestine Action protest outside US Embassy in LondonThe Metropolitan Police has issued an arrest warning for a planned pro-Palestine Action protest scheduled outside the US Embassy in Battersea on October 31, 2025. Activist group Defend Our Juries is organizing the event to demand that the UK government lift its ban on Palestine Action, which was proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000. The Met Police warns that not only those holding placards but also key organizers…Evening Standard
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