The UN's human rights chief has waded in to condemn the UK's ban on Palestine Action.
Volker Turk accused ministers of 'disturbing' use of counter-terror powers, saying the decision was 'disproportionate and unnecessary'.
Palestine Action was formally designated as a terrorist organisation after the group claimed responsibility for vandalising two planes at RAF Brize Norton on June 20.
The status means that membership of, or support for, the group is now a criminal offence that can be punished with up to 14 years in prison.
Palestine Action's co-founder, Huda Ammori, is currently challenging the move at the High Court.
