London’s Mass Arrests Expose The Chaos of Proscribing Palestine Action

At least 200 individuals were arrested by the Metropolitan Police during a demonstration outside the British Parliament in support of Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organization by the UK government. This sweeping crackdown raises urgent questions about how far authorities should go to maintain public order without sacrificing core freedoms. Since July, Palestine Action has been officially banned after its members vandalized military aircraft and targeted defense firms linked to Israel. Their actions fall under Britain's Terrorism Act of 2000, carrying potential prison sentences up to 14 years. Yet, despite this legal status, hundreds openly rallied...