Activists have gathered at the Peace Garden in Tavistock Square for the latest protest calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be lifted.
Demonstrators are holding signs reading “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action” as part of a coordinated campaign demanding the group be de-proscribed.
The Met Police confirmed officers have now begun making arrests. A spokesperson said: “Officers have begun making arrests for expressing support for proscribed terror organisation Palestine Action at the protest organised by Defend Our Juries.”
It comes after 47 people were arrested on Thursday outside the Ministry of Justice, where demonstrators sat with the same slogan before Metropolitan Police officers began carrying them away. Some protesters also waved Palestine flags.
Police are bracing for further disruption following the Home Office’s expansion of protest powers last month, which allow officers to restrict demonstrations based on the “cumulative impact” of previous protests in the same area. Senior officers can now impose conditions more quickly if they believe repeated gatherings are causing ongoing disruption.
Today’s event is one of a series of actions taking place in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29.
The protests follow Palestine Action’s proscription in July, after alleged attacks on an Israel-linked defence firm’s UK site and two aircraft at RAF Brize Norton. The ban makes membership of, or support for, the group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Follow the latest updates below.
Woman screams: 'I am not a terrorist'
14:57 , Shaun WilsonA woman screamed ‘I am not a terrorist’ as she was physically removed by police from Tavistock Square
At today’s Palestine Action protest this lady didn’t go quietly, she told the world that Israel is a terrorist state. Good for her. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/gMDWTwLbwW
— Wokerati Marty (@WokeratiMarty) November 22, 2025
'This is just a nonsense,' says arrested woman
14:38 , Shaun WilsonOne woman arrested for waving a cardboard sign branded it ‘nonsense’.
"This is just a nonsense"
— Defend Our Juries (@DefendourJuries) November 22, 2025
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act, she speaks out on the absurdity of being arrested for holding a sign against genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
She is one of over 2200 people who have been arrested for holding cardboard signs. pic.twitter.com/580Vkatkto
Crowds of protesters remain in Tavistock Square
14:35 , Shaun WilsonCrowds of protestors remain in Tavistock Square, many of them holding Palestine flags and supportive placards. One sign reads: “Opposing genocide is not a crime.”
'I oppose genocide,' says arrested woman
14:29 , Shaun Wilson“I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action,” said a woman as she was led away by police
As an older woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a cardboard sign, she's asked if she has anything to say.
— Defend Our Juries (@DefendourJuries) November 22, 2025
Her response: "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." pic.twitter.com/5XoejYVEeo
Demonstrators clap for arrested protestors
13:43 , Shaun WilsonPolice have started arresting protesters demonstrating against the banning of group Palestine Action.
Protesters gathered in Tavistock Square, central London, and many sat on the grass holding signs which read: “I oppose genocide I support Palestine action.”
Many protesters were carried out of the square, with one woman’s feet dragging on the ground as two officers carried her away.
Surrounding demonstrators clapped for and thanked those being carried away by police.
Met Police confirms 'officers have begun making arrests'
13:18 , Shaun WilsonThe Met Police stated: “Officers have begun making arrests for expressing support for proscribed terror organisation Palestine Action at the protest organised by Defend Our Juries.”
Police 'instantly' start arresting protesters with placards
13:13 , Shaun WilsonPolice have already begun making arrests at this afternoon’s protest in aid of proscribed group Palestine Action, just minutes after the rally started at Tavistock Square at 1pm
BREAKING: Police instantly start arresting protestors for silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
— Defend Our Juries (@DefendourJuries) November 22, 2025
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban. pic.twitter.com/9bmmiazdRZ
Novara editor joins protest
13:11 , Shaun WilsonJournalist Stephen Methven, editor of Novara Live, is among those gathered in Tavistock Square with placards. In a message to the home secretary, he said: "Stop gaslighting the British public.
"To me, one of the most insidious things about the ban on Palestine Action is that everybody knows that it's a lie.
"Everybody knew it was a lie when it happened, and the vast majority of UK MPs voted in favour of it.
"It's a kind of Putin-esque gaslighting to turn around and call the one group of people in this country who have materially put themselves in harm's way to non-violently obstruct a genocide... to call them terrorists. It's beyond Orwellian."
I’m at Tavistock Square in London, where protestors are breaking the law en-masse, holding up illegal signs saying ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action’. I asked one protestor if he had a message for the Home Secretary ahead of the judicial review of the group’s ban. pic.twitter.com/TGYO8pCfGe
— Steven Methven (@StevenJMethven) November 22, 2025
Met Police warns of arrests
13:01 , Shaun WilsonThe Met Police has warned of arrests minutes before the protest begins in support of Palestine Action
A protest organised by Defend Our Juries in support of proscribed terror organisation Palestine Action is due to begin shortly.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 22, 2025
Expressing support for a proscribed organisation is a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act.
Where officers see offences, they will make arrests.
Zarah Sultana posts in support of Palestine Action campaigners
12:35 , Shaun WilsonYour Party leader MP Zarah Sultana has posted on X in support of Palestine Action campaigners
Six prisoners for Palestine are nearing their *fourth week* on hunger strike.
— Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) November 21, 2025
They are facing two years on remand without trial. They demand bail, a fair trial, an end to counter-terror powers used on protesters and the deproscription of Palestine Action.
Everyone who cares…
Thursday's protest saw 47 arrests
09:13 , Shaun WilsonA protest in aid of de-proscribing Palestine Action led to 47 arrest outside the Ministry of Justice on Thursday.
In total, officers arrested 47 people for supporting a proscribed terror organisation as part of this demonstration.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 20, 2025
Support for a proscribed group is a serious offence under the Terrorism Act and, if convicted, individuals face a maximum of six months’ imprisonment and a…
Over 850 people sign open letter calling for end of arrests
08:28 , Shaun WilsonOver 850 people have signed an open letter to the Met Police and CPS, calling for the end of arrests during ‘peaceful’ protests for Palestine Action.
I just signed this Open Letter: No more arrests for peaceful protest against the ban on Palestine Action. Sign here: https://t.co/gu05qgGyEd
— Henry Adams (@henryadamsUK) November 21, 2025
Protest to kick off at 1pm
08:10 , Shaun WilsonToday’s protest in support of Palestine Action is due to kick off at 1pm at the Peace Garden in Tavistock Square
Tomorrow, Nov 22nd, we go again.
— Defend Our Juries (@DefendourJuries) November 21, 2025
1pm at The Peace Garden in Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9BQ - Bring your marker and a piece of paper.
The government must Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.
Participation poses significant risk of arrest.
Be informed: https://t.co/vqXWFPQq2w pic.twitter.com/FuSK27q8xT
