Critics argue that the British government's ban on Palestine Action infringes upon freedom of speech and assembly, particularly targeting pro-Palestine demonstrations. The Metropolitan Police have arrested at least 200 protesters for supporting the group, which has been classified as a terror organization. Under the Terrorism Act 2000, supporting the group is now a criminal offense. Despite the threat of arrest, supporters do not shy away from showing their backing. Over 350 academics globally have endorsed a letter defending the collective resistance against the government's proscription decision.
The arrests are the latest at a series of protests denouncing the government's ban on Palestine Action, a move critics say infringes on freedom of speech and the right to protest.
Under the Terrorism Act 2000, membership in or support for the group is now a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
The threat of arrest or punishment hasn't deterred any supporters of Palestine Action from expressing their backing for the group.
More than 350 academics from around the world signed onto an open letter this week applauding a growing campaign of collective defiance against the decision by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to proscribe.
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