LONDON: A wave of protests in support of the banned group Palestine Action is underway in cities and towns across the UK ahead of a key court case next week.
Some 47 people were arrested Thursday in London as dozens gathered outside the justice ministry brandishing banners saying “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
If they are charged and sentenced under UK terrorism laws, they could risk up to six months in prison for holding such banners.
There were demonstrations in about 20 towns and cities on Tuesday with about 142 people being arrested out of 240 demonstrators, the protest organizers Defend Our Juries said.
More than 2,000 people have been arrested since Palestine Action was banned in July as a terrorist group, making it illegal to voice or show any support for them.
