Activists celebrated outside the High Court in London after judges struck down a government‑backed ban on demonstrations supporting Palestine Action.
The ruling, handed down yesterday, declared that the Ministry of Interior’s order lacked solid legal grounds and violated the group’s fundamental right to free expression.
The ban, introduced in July following pressure from several lawmakers, had prohibited all forms of protest linked to Palestine Action.
Critics argued that such demonstrations symbolized support for terrorism, a claim strongly rejected by activists and civil rights groups.
The High Court’s 11‑page decision clarified that the government’s justification was speculative and failed to meet constitutional standards.
With the ruling, Palestine Action and its supporters are now free to continue organizing rallies and advocacy campaigns.
The decision is seen as a significant victory for civil liberties in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the principle that political dissent and peaceful protest remain protected under law.
The Ministry of Interior has yet to issue a formal statement in response to the court’s decision, but observers expect the ruling to spark renewed debate in Parliament over the balance between national security concerns and the right to protest.
Activists, meanwhile, hailed the judgment as a landmark moment in their campaign, vowing to intensify efforts to raise awareness about the Palestinian cause
