UK court says Palestine Action ban ‘unlawful’: What does the verdict mean?

Activists welcome the court ruling as the UK government, which designated the group as a ‘terrorist’ organisation, says it will appeal the verdict.

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In a landmark ruling celebrated by human rights groups, the High Court in London has called the United Kingdom government’s ban on the pro-Palestinian campaign group, Palestine Action, “unlawful”.

In July last year, the UK government had banned the group, which had protested against Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and the UK’s support for Israel. The Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer designated it as a “terrorist” organisation and a national security threat, putting it on par with armed groups like al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS).