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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sally Weale Education correspondent

UK students urged to mind terror laws before 7 October pro-Palestine protests

Pro-Palestine protesters with flags and placards reading 'No justice no peace' and 'SOAS 4 Palestine'
Pro-Palestine protesters on a march from the University of London’s SOAS to UCL in May 2024. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Rex/Shutterstock

University leaders have cautioned students planning to take part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations to coincide with the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, warning them that “expressing support for a terrorist organisation is a criminal offence”.

Up to 10 events – variously described as vigils, rallies and debates – are thought to have been planned on or near campuses on Tuesday, including an “inter-university” march in London, involving students and staff from several London institutions.

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