More than 90 people were arrested in London on Saturday during the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group’s ban was ruled unlawful by the high court.
Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square, where demonstrators held signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Many sat on camping chairs or directly on the ground while holding placards during the afternoon protest.
The Metropolitan police said the ages of those arrested ranged from 27 to 82.
The protest marked the first major public demonstration against the ban since the court ruling found the proscription unlawful. The arrests and detentions took place as police responded to the gathering in central London.
Images from the scene showed a large crowd assembled in the square, with participants remaining seated as they displayed their signs. The demonstration drew hundreds of supporters, reflecting continued opposition to the ban on the group.
Police have not provided further details in the source report about the circumstances of each arrest. The event, however, underlined the scale of public response to the ruling and the continuing debate around Palestine Action’s status.
