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UK Court of Appeal Upholds Ban on Palestine Action, Declares It Legal

A British Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action is lawful. The group, known for pro‑Palestinian protests, had been classified as a terrorist A British Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action is

lawful. The group, known for pro‑Palestinian protests, had been classified as a terrorist organization. The ruling reverses a previous decision by a lower court. That lower court had found the ban violated free‑speech protections. The appeal judges concluded the ban

does not breach those rights. Their judgment emphasizes the government's authority to restrict groups deemed extremist. Legal experts say the case highlights tensions between security measures and civil liberties. The decision may influence future challenges to

similar bans in the UK.

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