"The latest legal twist in the battle between the government and the protest group now proscribed as a terror organisation - saw the court of appeal rule that Yvette Cooper can challenge the decision to grant a judicial review of the organisation's proscription that was due to be heard in November. The appeal ruling emerged on the same day six people appeared in court to deny terror offences after being accused of trying to organise mass gatherings with the aim of rendering the ban unenforceable."
"In July, lawyers for the group's co-founder Huda Ammori won permission to challenge the ban, they argued the decision breached the right of free speech and acted as a gag on legitimate protest. More than 700 people, many of whom have publicly declared support of Palestine Action, have been arrested by the Met since proscription on 5 July. The home secretary banned the group under terrorism laws after paint was daubed on jets at RAF Brize Norton."
The court of appeal granted the home secretary permission to appeal a decision that had allowed a judicial review of Palestine Action's proscription. A hearing to challenge the decision to review the proscription will take place on 25 September. Six people appeared in court denying terror offences linked to alleged plans to organise mass gatherings intended to render the ban unenforceable. More than 700 people have been arrested since the group was proscribed on 5 July after paint was daubed on jets at RAF Brize Norton, causing police to assess substantial damage. Membership or support for the group can carry up to 14 years in jail.
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