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muriel_volestrangler

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2. Over 500 - the '200' was an early figure

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:49 AM

Apr 12

More than 500 people were arrested during a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action in central London, the Metropolitan Police have said.

The force said it had made the arrests when people showed support for a proscribed organisation. The age of those arrested ranged from 18 to 87, police said.

Hundreds gathered in Trafalgar Square, with many carrying signs in support of the group reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action" which have been seen at previous protests organised by the group.
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Placards with other slogans were also displayed, with some demonstrators declaring their support for defending the right to protest and displaying their opposition to the US and Israel.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp38z9lylddo

All that police and court time to try and enforce a law that has been declared unlawful.

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London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing banned group Palestine Action [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 11 OP

Yes, The west has now created the "terrorist org" designation to stop protests and free speech. Jacson6 Apr 11 #1

Over 500 - the '200' was an early figure muriel_volestrangler Apr 12 #2