NewsUK NewsMetropolitan PoliceProtestors had gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London where judges today ruled a decision to ban the organisation as a terror group was lawful18:55, 15 Jun 2026Updated 19:02, 15 Jun 2026Police have arrested more than 100 people following a protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London on suspicion of support for Palestine Action.‌Some 117 people were arrested after protestors gathered outside the court where judges ruled that a decision to proscribe the organisation as a terror group was lawful.‌Protesters were seen being hauled away by cops, some holding signs which read: “I support Palestine Action.”‌Meanwhile in a nearby courtroom five Court of Appeal judges ruled that the decision to ban the group, which came into force on July 5 last year, was a “justified and proportionate” interference on people’s right to freedom of expression.In February three judges at the High Court ruled that the then-home secretary Yvette Cooper’s decision to ban Palestine Action was unlawful following a challenge from the group’s co-founder, Huda Ammori. This ruling was today overturned by the judges at the Court of Appeal.‌“This means that expressing support for the organisation remains a criminal offence and officers will arrest those who break the law.“Officers policing a protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice today, Monday, 15 June, arrested 117 people on suspicion of expressing support for a proscribed organisation.“A further two people were arrested by colleagues in the City of London Police at a protest outside the Old Bailey.Article continues below“Since the organisation was proscribed, the Met has arrested over 3,000 people on suspicion of expressing support for Palestine Action.”This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Metropolitan PoliceBreaking News