London’s Metropolitan Police will prosecute at least 60 people for supporting Palestine Action, banned last month as a terrorist group over protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. Three have already been charged under the Terrorism Act, with penalties of up to six months in prison, Al Jazeera reported.
More than 700 protesters have been detained since the July 7 ban, including over 500 at one demonstration — the largest mass arrest in London’s history.
The UN, Amnesty International and others warn the crackdown risks stifling free speech, while the UK’s rights commission urged proportionate policing.
The government says the ban followed violent attacks by the group. Opposition parties raised concern, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to recognize Palestine by September, according to Al Jazeera.
