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Jurors have a right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience, irrespective of a Judge’s directions. Every defendant deserves access to fair justice.

We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms.

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Opposing genocide is not terrorism.

Make your choice.

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“One sees Palestinian children bravely defying the best armed operaratives; I also need to show a bit of bravery.”

Tayo has been arrested under the UK Terrorism Act on at least two occasions for peacefully holding a cardboard sign.

Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org

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December 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
More than 30 people were arrested by police in Bristol today as part of a co-ordinated nationwide campaign calling for the ban on protest group Palestine Action to be dropped by the Government.

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Mass protest sees 31 arrested in city centre
Elderly protesters wrote illegal signs to get themselves arrested
www.bristolpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Santa Arrest News

Officers attended an "incident" at Haymarket in the city centre where a Palestine Action protest was being carried out.

Police arrested 10 people for holding placards in support of Palestine Action during the demonstration.

www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2566053...
WATCH: Police drag Santa through city centre in Palestine Action protest
Police officers were videoed carrying a man dressed as Santa through Norwich city centre during a Palestine Action protest.
www.eveningnews24.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Jewish anti-genocide activist Jenny Manson has been at the (feared to be rigged) judicial review of the Starmer regime’s Israel-driven decision to ban non-violent anti-genocide protest group Palestine Action.

www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
Exclusive: anti-genocide Jewish woman's testimony to PA proscription court
Leading Jewish anti-genocide activist tells High Court that ban on Palestine Action only protects arms dealers—and insists: “Not in our name”
www.thecanary.co
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
More than 100 demonstrators gathered in Edinburgh to protest the proscription of Palestine Action and to oppose Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

No arrests were made, despite 164 arrests made elsewhere across the UK for the same act.

www.thenational.scot/news/2566054...
Demonstrators hold protest against Palestine Action ban in Edinburgh
MORE than 100 demonstrators gathered in Edinburgh to protest the proscription of Palestine Action and to oppose Israel’s genocide in Gaza ...
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
‘I am a terrorist’

A UK activist group has released a video of protesters who were arrested by police for supporting Palestine Action, as part of a campaign calling on the government to lift the ‘disproportionate’ ban.

www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...
‘I am a terrorist’, UK activists release video to support Palestine Action
A UK activist group has released a video of pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested by police.
www.aljazeera.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Police arrest 25 over ‘support for Palestine Action’ at Birmingham protest

The arrests were made at a demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries at Chamberlain Square in the city centre.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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Police arrest 25 over ‘support for Palestine Action’ at Birmingham protest
The arrests were made at a demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries at Chamberlain Square in the city centre.
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Dozens of protesters have been arrested under the Terrorism Act at a series of pro-Palestine demonstrations held across England.

We suppose 164 is “dozens” if you have enough dozens. You can always rely on the BBC to tell the full story…

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protests across England
Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
30 people were arrested during a peaceful protest outside Bristol’s City Hall in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action.

A crowd applauded and expressed gratitude to those being arrested as officers lifted and led them into police vans on Saturday.

www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
30 people arrested during protest in support of Palestine Action
The protesters were arrested for holding placards in support of the proscribed group
www.bristol247.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Palestine Action: Police in Sheffield arrest 18 peaceful protesters against genocide as outrage at free speech gag grows

36 police officers were required to arrest the anti-apartheid activists, in an episode described by a local councillor as “shameful”.

nowthenmagazine.com/articles/pal...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
164 ARRESTS
(out of 250 sign-holders)

Today marks the final day of action across our November wave of Action. The seemingly-rigged Judicial Review against the ban is still underway, and it will likely take weeks before we hear the result.

Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
www.wedonotcomply.org
November 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Santa Claus has been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Norwich after it turns out Santa oppo-ho-ho-ses genocide and supports Palestine Action.

These four officers will be having their names checked twice this year.

Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
wedonotcomply.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
NO ARRESTS IN EXETER

35 sign-holders with “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action” signs were not arrested today in Exeter.

Instead, Devon & Cornwall Police decided to remove the signs from protestors and make a megaphone statement, before simply leaving the scene.
November 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“De-proscribe Palestine Action, it is not a terrorist organisation.”

“The Israeli State is a terror organisation.
The IDF is a terror organisation”

This brave sign-holder calls out Israel and their genocidal military while being arrested in Sheffield for holding a paper sign.
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Disabled arrestee refuses to be silent, saying “freedom is not to be taken from us without a fight”

www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Disabled arrestee refuses to be silent, saying "freedom is not to be taken from us without a fight"
"Freedom is not to be taken from us without a fight"—a disabled protester arrested under the Palestine Action ban says she won’t be silenced
www.thecanary.co
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
BREAKING

Hundreds of sign-holders are descending on central locations in towns & cities across the UK today in defiance of Labour’s absurd and unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action.

Follow this thread for updates on locations taking part throughout the afternoon!
November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Disabled arrestee refuses to be silent, saying “freedom is not to be taken from us without a fight”

www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Disabled arrestee refuses to be silent, saying "freedom is not to be taken from us without a fight"
"Freedom is not to be taken from us without a fight"—a disabled protester arrested under the Palestine Action ban says she won’t be silenced
www.thecanary.co
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Scottish podcasters arrested after video opposing Palestine Action ban

Arrests come after streaming duo The Two Davies criticized UK government’s decision to outlaw protest group earlier this year

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Scottish podcasters arrested after video opposing Palestine Action ban
Arrests come after streaming duo The Two Davies criticized UK government’s decision to outlaw protest group earlier this year - Anadolu Ajansı
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November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A second prisoner held on remand for alleged offences relating to Palestine Action has been hospitalised after refusing food for nearly three weeks.

Teuta ‘T’ Hoxha was hospitalised on Thursday 27 November due to her rapidly deteriorating health

novaramedia.com/2025/11/28/s...
Second Palestine Action Prisoner Hospitalised | Novara Media
Exclusive: Teuta ‘T’ Hoxha has been taken to hospital after 20 days on hunger strike, following the hospitalisation of Kamran Ahmed earlier this week. Harriet Williamson reports.
novaramedia.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Palestine Action prisoner hospitalised due to hunger strike

Kamran Ahmed is one of six prisoners observing a rolling hunger strike over their detention conditions and the proscription of Palestine Action

www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...

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Palestine Action prisoner hospitalised due to hunger strike
Kamran Ahmed is one of six prisoners observing a rolling hunger strike over their detention conditions and the proscription of Palestine Action
www.middleeasteye.net
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
UN compares UK’s Palestine Action ban with human rights restrictions in Russia

UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
UN compares UK’s Palestine Action ban with human rights restrictions in Russia
UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Irish author Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may not be able to publish new books in the UK, and may have to withdraw previous titles from sale, because of the ban on Palestine Action.

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Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban
The Irish writer said it is currently "unclear" whether UK companies can pay her, after she said she would donate earnings to support Palestine Action.
news.sky.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Books & films by artists who back Palestine Action may disappear from Britain, Sally Rooney tells High Court

Author Sally Rooney told a judicial review that books may be withdrawn from sale after Downing Street said she risked committing a terrorist offence

morningstaronline.co.uk/article/book...
Books and films by artists who back Palestine Action may disappear from Britain, Sally Rooney tells High Court
ARTISTS who support Palestine Action may no longer be paid for works published in Britain in “a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression,” the High Court heard today....
morningstaronline.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Palestine Action ban has made UK 'international outlier' warns UN rapporteur, court told

Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain

www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
Palestine Action ban has made UK 'international outlier' warns UN rapporteur, court told
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain
www.middleeasteye.net
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How Northern Ireland's dark policing history looms over Palestine Action protests

In Derry, people are comparing the crackdowns on communities standing in solidarity with outlawed group with the policing during the Troubles

www.middleeasteye.net/news/norther...

Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
How Northern Ireland's dark policing history looms over Palestine Action protests
In Derry, people are comparing the crackdowns on communities standing in solidarity with outlawed group with the policing during the Troubles
www.middleeasteye.net
November 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM