"The Chief Magistrate confirmed the delay, which followed Friday's judgment after a legal challenge brought by the group. A number of defendants were due at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of backing Palestine Action during protests held after the group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in July last year. They were advised not to attend following the High Court's decision."
"Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring explained the rationale, stating: "In light of Friday's ruling we decided that there is no merit in hearing the cases until we know what is going on with the appeal." The cases will remain on hold until the appeal is resolved. He added that the 31 cases involving defendants charged under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, which were due to be heard on Monday, would be adjourned until April 27."
Court proceedings for individuals charged with supporting Palestine Action have been postponed while the government pursues an appeal after a High Court ruling deemed the group's ban unlawful and "disproportionate". The Chief Magistrate confirmed the delay following Friday's judgment that arose from a legal challenge brought by the group. A number of defendants scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court were advised not to attend. Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring said there was no merit in hearing the cases until the appeal outcome was known. The cases will remain on hold until the appeal is resolved, with thirty-one cases under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 adjourned to April 27.
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