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UK Court of Appeal Upholds Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action

Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's proscription of the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful, overturning a High Court decision. The ruling has led to expressions of anger and defiance from protesters, with more than 3,000 arrests linked to the ban.

By Tertius News AI Desk 3 outlets · 5 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 13–16, 2026 Published Aug 15

UK Court of Appeal Upholds Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action

Britain’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the government’s proscription of the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful, overturning a High Court decision from February. The ruling was delivered on Monday by a panel of five judges, including Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr.

In her remarks announcing the decision, Carr said the court had concluded that the proscription decision struck a fair balance and that the group’s behaviour was not that of a non-violent, direct-action organisation. “It is a fundamental mistake to overlook the fact that Palestine Action overtly promoted unlawful violence amounting to terrorism,” she added.

The government had appealed after the High Court ruled in February that the ban unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression. Lawyers for Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had argued at a hearing in April that the conclusion that the ban had a significant impact on freedom of expression was “overstated and wrong”.

Palestine Action, which has targeted Israel-linked defence companies, particularly Elbit Systems, was proscribed under terrorism laws last year. The campaign has led to a wave of arrests, with more than 3,000 people having been arrested under the Terrorism Act since the ban was imposed, and more than 700 charged, according to reporting by The Guardian. Al Jazeera reported at least 1,600 arrests linked to support for Palestine Action.

Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, said the ruling was disappointing but expressed confidence in eventual victory. She stated that the ban imposed “severe restrictions on the fundamental free speech and assembly rights of vast numbers of people” who supported the Palestinian cause, and announced intentions to appeal to the Supreme Court and, if necessary, the European Court of Human Rights.

Protesters arrested for allegedly supporting Palestine Action have expressed anger at the decision. Deborah Hinton, 82, a former magistrate from Truro, Cornwall, described the judgment as “devastating and shocking”, while Marianne Sorrell, 81, from Wells, Somerset, said she was considering getting arrested again for the same offence. Father John McGowan, 75, said he was angry and disappointed but that the decision did not affect how he felt about his actions.

Defend Our Juries, a group leading a civil disobedience campaign against the proscription, has reported that 24 people in Scotland are facing charges for holding signs. Figures obtained by investigative outlet The Detail show 103 reports of terrorism charges associated with Palestine Action in Scotland, more than half of all 193 terrorism charges lodged there since the Terrorism Act was introduced in 2000.

The ruling is seen as a setback for those who hoped the ban might be quashed, but Ammori and others have vowed to continue their campaign both in the courts and through public protest.

How each outlet told it

Al Jazeera as of Jun 15, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC

Framing: Government wins appeal against ruling that Palestine Action ban was unlawful — Neutral

Facts Included:

Britain's Court of Appeal ruled that the government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful
The ruling came after the government lodged an appeal challenging a High Court ruling in February that banning the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 was unlawful and disproportionate
At least 1,600 arrests linked to support for Palestine Action have been made since the ban was imposed
Chief Justice Sue Carr said the group's behaviour was not that of a non-violent, direct-action organisation
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori said proscription had imposed severe restrictions on the fundamental free speech and assembly rights of vast numbers of people who supported the Palestinian cause

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Al Jazeera as of Jun 13, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC

Framing: Pro-Palestinian activists in Scotland face terrorism charges for supporting banned group — Sympathetic

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A year ago, 70-year-old Cathy Allen raised a placard that read, 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action', in Edinburgh
Allen was taken into custody a few days later, making her one of the first in Scotland to be arrested for supporting what the British government considers a terrorist group
At least 103 reports of terrorism charges associated with Palestine Action have been made in Scotland since the Terrorism Act was introduced in 2000
Defend Our Juries say 24 people are facing charges for holding signs like Allen's, while an additional 16 people face similar charges for wearing T-shirts reading, 'Genocide in Palestine. Time to take Action.'
Across the United Kingdom, more than 3,300 people have been arrested for opposing the July 2025 ban on Palestine Action

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The Guardian — World as of Jun 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Framing: Palestine Action co-founder vows to fight on after court upholds terrorism ban — Sympathetic

Facts Included:

The co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, said the battle to overturn the terrorism ban on the direct action group will be won – in the courts or 'on the streets'
Five court of appeal judges ruled that a ban on the organisation was lawful, reversing the high court's February judgment
More than 3,000 people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act since proscription, more than 700 of whom have been charged
Ammori said she will appeal to the supreme court
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said the court had found that Palestine Action had carried out acts of terrorism and promoted the use of violence

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The Guardian — World as of Jun 15, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

Framing: Protesters express anger and defiance after court upholds Palestine Action ban — Sympathetic

Facts Included:

Protesters arrested for allegedly supporting Palestine Action have expressed anger at the court of appeal's decision that the ban on the direct action group was lawful
More than 3,000 people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act since proscription, more than 700 of whom have been charged
Deborah Hinton, 82, a former magistrate from Truro, Cornwall, described the judgment as 'devastating and shocking'
Marianne Sorrell, 81, from Wells, Somerset, said she was thinking of getting arrested again for the same offence
Father John McGowan, 75, said he was angry and disappointed by the court of appeal's decision but it did not affect how he felt about what he did

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The Hindu — World as of Jun 15, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

Framing: UK government wins appeal against ruling that Palestine Action ban was unlawful — Neutral

Facts Included:

The British government won its appeal against a court ruling that its ban on the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful
Palestine Action was proscribed under terrorism laws last year
Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr said the group's behaviour was not that of a non-violent, direct action organisation
The appeal court had concluded proscription was justified and proportionate
Huda Ammori, who co-founded Palestine Action, said proscription had imposed severe restrictions on the fundamental free speech and assembly rights of vast numbers of people who supported the Palestinian cause

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe British government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was ruled lawful by the Court of Appeal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Jun 15, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimAt least 1,600 arrests linked to support for Palestine Action have been made since the ban was imposed.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jun 15, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
ClaimMore than 3,300 people have been arrested for opposing the July 2025 ban on Palestine Action.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Jun 13, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimChief Justice Sue Carr said the group's behaviour was not that of a non-violent, direct-action organisation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Jun 15, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimHuda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, said proscription had imposed severe restrictions on the fundamental free speech and assembly rights of vast numbers of people who supported the Palestinian cause.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Jun 15, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said the court had found that Palestine Action had carried out acts of terrorism and promoted the use of violence.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Jun 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimMore than 700 people have been charged with terror-related offences since the proscription of Palestine Action.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Jun 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
ClaimHuda Ammori said she will appeal to the Supreme Court.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Jun 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

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3 outlets · 5 articles consulted: Al Jazeera, The Guardian — World, The Hindu — World 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15