المحكمة البريطانية تقبل طعن «فلسطين أكشن» في حظرها

The British Supreme Court accepted today (Wednesday) the appeal of the organization involved in the "Palestine Action" movement, which supports Palestinians, after rejecting the challenge against the ban on the movement that was issued based on its alleged involvement in "terrorist acts" earlier this month.

Huda Amouri, the founder of the movement, won the legal case to challenge the British government's decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws, after Judge Martin Chamberlain granted her permission to file for a judicial review.

Judge Chamberlain stated that her case, arguing that the ban constitutes a disproportionate interference with her rights and the rights of others to freedom of expression, is "worthy of discussion".

Huda Amouri, who helped establish the movement in 2020, had requested the High Court in London to approve a full appeal against the ban on the movement, which was issued based on its alleged involvement in "terrorist acts" or participation in them. However, the court previously rejected the appeal to suspend the ban earlier this month, and after a recent unsuccessful appeal, despite the ban on "Palestine Action" taking effect after midnight on July 5.

The ban criminalizes membership in the movement, with a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. Following the implementation of the ban, the British police issued warnings about the dangers of supporting this movement and arrested dozens of protesters carrying signs affirming their support for the movement and rejecting the ban.

Huda Amouri's lawyers stated that some protesters who expressed their support for the Palestinian cause have become subject to increased scrutiny by the police.

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the ban, asserting that violence and criminal damage have no place in any legitimate protest, and that the activities of "Palestine Action," including storming a military base and damaging two aircraft, justify the ban.

The British police announced the arrest of 55 individuals during a march organized by the banned "Palestine Action" movement outside the Parliament building (on Saturday).