Palestine Action Urges UK Supreme Court to Overturn Terror Ban
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, Al Jazeera English, The New York Times World, Euronews, Middle East Eye.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Bloomberg, lawyers for Palestine Action told the UK Supreme Court that the government's use of anti-terror powers to outlaw the group has led to its total destruction. Al Jazeera English reported that rights activists call the decision a misuse of terrorism powers. Euronews said the two-day hearing is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, and that the ban has not quelled support for the group, with mass arrests across the UK. The New York Times said the government designated the group a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. Middle East Eye reported that the British government will defend the ban at the court. The sources describe the case as a challenge to the ban, and no ruling is reported.
Key points
- Bloomberg reported that Palestine Action's lawyers said the ban has led to the group's total destruction.
- Euronews said the Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
- Al Jazeera English reported that rights activists call the decision a misuse of terrorism powers.
- The New York Times said the government designated Palestine Action a terrorist organization last year.
- Middle East Eye reported that the British government will defend its decision to ban the group.
What we know
- The UK Supreme Court is due to hear an appeal against the ban on Palestine Action, according to Al Jazeera English, Euronews and The New York Times.
- The two-day hearing is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, according to Euronews.
- The government designated Palestine Action a terrorist organization last year, according to The New York Times.
- Euronews reported that the ban has not quelled support for the group, which has led to mass arrests across the UK.
- The British government will defend the ban, according to Middle East Eye.
What happens next
- The UK Supreme Court will hear the appeal over two days, Wednesday and Thursday, according to Euronews.
Sources differ: Bloomberg describes the ban as leading to the group's total destruction, while Al Jazeera English and Middle East Eye do not state an outcome of this kind.
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Palestine Action Urges UK Supreme Court to Overturn Terror Ban. According to Bloomberg, lawyers for Palestine Action told the UK Supreme Court that the government's use of anti-terror powers to outlaw the group has led to its total destruction. Al Jazeera English reported that rights activists call the decision a misuse of terrorism powers. Euronews said the two-day hearing is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, and that the ban has not quelled support for the group, with mass arrests across the UK. The New York Times said the government designated the group a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. Middle East Eye reported that the British government will defend the ban at the court. The sources describe the case as a challenge to the ban, and no ruling is reported. Covered by 5 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Palestine Action Urges UK Supreme Court to Overturn Terror Ban. Al Jazeera English: UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription. The New York Times World: U.K. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know. Euronews: UK Supreme Court to hear appeal against ban on Palestine Action group. Middle East Eye: UK Supreme Court to hear landmark appeal over Palestine Action ban.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Palestine Action Urges UK Supreme Court to Overturn Terror Ban The UK’s use of anti-terror powers to outlaw Palestine Action has led to the group’s total destruction, its lawyers said at the UK’s highest court in the latest attempt to overturn the ban. 2 h ago · Tier 1
- Al Jazeera English Qatar UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription Rights activists say UK decision against Palestine Action is a 'misuse of terrorism powers'. 1 h ago · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States U.K. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know The government designated the protest group as a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. The country’s Supreme Court is set to begin hearing a challenge to the ban on Wednesday. 9 h ago · Tier 2
- Euronews France UK Supreme Court to hear appeal against ban on Palestine Action group The two-day hearing, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Supreme Court, comes as the group's prohibition has failed to quell support for the pro-Palestinian group, leading to mass arrests across the UK. 9 h ago · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom UK Supreme Court to hear landmark appeal over Palestine Action ban UK Supreme Court to hear landmark appeal over Palestine Action ban Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 13:47 Co-founder of Palestine Action will appeal ban on the direct-action group after court ruled in favour of Home Office Police officers arrest a protester during a demonstration in sup 23 h ago · Tier 3
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