The Latest Breaking News from Palestine Action

Protests against Palestine Action ban planned in 18 UK towns and cities

More than 2,000 people have already been arrested for alleged support of the group, which is banned under terrorism laws.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Arrested for a Zoom Call? UK Police Detain Man for Participating in Online Palestine Action Meeting

UK police arrested a man under terrorism laws for hosting a Zoom call linked to Palestine Action, raising major concerns over free speech and online political activity.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22, 2025

Mahmood hits back at European watchdog over trans and protest rights concerns

The Supreme Court ruled in April that the words ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Yorkshire Building Society Shuts Down Pro-Palestine Couple's Account Amid Growing Fears of Political Targeting

A retired British couple say Yorkshire Building Society closed their savings account without warning, following similar actions against pro-Palestine groups. Rights advocates warn of growing political targeting and financial censorship across the UK.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025

Palestine Action cases placing ‘big burden’ on counter terror police, Met chief admits

Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’ as he revealed the toll of policing those defying the terror ban

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Pro-Palestine activist couple have UK bank account closed without explanation

John Nicholson and Norma Turner’s joint retirement savings account was shut by Yorkshire Building Society

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Gaza latest: Israeli military says two more hostage bodies handed over as Trump threatens Hamas with return of fighting

Reports conflict on whether Israel will reopen Rafah border crossing to let in aid

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Human rights watchdog says UK ‘risks over-policing’ Palestine Action protests in warning to home secretary

Shabana Mahmood has been urged to ensure counter-terrorism laws do not ‘unnecessarily restrict freedom of peaceful assembly’ by the Council of Europe

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

European watchdog warns over trans rights and policing of protests

Michael O’Flaherty warned of a tendency to see human rights of different groups as a ‘zero-sum game’.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Human rights official urges UK to review laws after Palestine Action placard arrests

Counter-terror laws must not place unnecessary limits on ‘fundamental rights’, Michael O’Flaherty tells Shabana Mahmood

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025