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A series of mass demonstrations in opposition to the ban on Palestine Action has been scheduled for the upcoming week, commencing at the Labour party conference in Liverpool and concluding in a national mobilization at Parliament Square in London on October 4th. The announcement, made by Defend Our Juries, comes on the heels of the arrest of 857 individuals under the Terrorism Act during a protest outside parliament denouncing the proscription.
Defend Our Juries underscored that the upcoming protests mark a significant escalation that will pose an unprecedented challenge for law enforcement, with 1,100 participants already registered and willing to risk arrest. A spokesperson emphasized that the responsibility for the turmoil rests squarely with the government for pushing forward with this oppressive ban, placing additional strain on an already burdened police force and judicial system.
The group accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of displaying double standards by meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog as individuals were being apprehended for holding signs supporting Palestine Action. This perceived hypocrisy has only fueled the determination of protesters who are now more resolved to challenge the unjust ban, including targeting Starmer at his impending conference. The demonstrations planned for the party conference will undoubtedly pose a challenge for the prime minister as he grapples with Labour’s declining popularity.
Recent protests organized by Defend Our Juries saw an impressive turnout with individuals displaying signs declaring their opposition to genocide and their support for Palestine Action. Despite the arrests made during the demonstrations, the group claims that public opposition to the ban continues to grow exponentially. The decision to proscribe Palestine Action was made by former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper following a break-in at RAF Brize Norton, citing the group’s history of criminal activities and alleged threat to national security
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