More than 1,000 individuals have committed to participate in a mass protest in defiance of the ban imposed on the activist group Palestine Action.
The protest, scheduled to take place at Parliament Square, London, faces significant police opposition after five spokespeople linked to the organizers were arrested under counter-terrorism legislation for allegedly encouraging support of a proscribed organization.
Among those detained is Tim Crosland, a former government lawyer and co-founder of Defend Our Juries.
Despite the arrests, the group confirmed that the demonstration would proceed as planned, emphasizing their commitment to opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action.
The protest will coincide with a larger march organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups.
The Metropolitan Police emphasized their commitment to upholding public order but acknowledged the widespread strength of feeling regarding the situation in Palestine.
The event also intersects with political controversies surrounding the DSEI arms fair due to start the same weekend, drawing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who expressed opposition to the fair being held amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Human rights organizations like Amnesty International have condemned the arrests, calling them authoritarian and challenging their legality given the peaceful nature of the planned protests.
The protest, scheduled to take place at Parliament Square, London, faces significant police opposition after five spokespeople linked to the organizers were arrested under counter-terrorism legislation for allegedly encouraging support of a proscribed organization.
Among those detained is Tim Crosland, a former government lawyer and co-founder of Defend Our Juries.
Despite the arrests, the group confirmed that the demonstration would proceed as planned, emphasizing their commitment to opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action.
The protest will coincide with a larger march organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups.
The Metropolitan Police emphasized their commitment to upholding public order but acknowledged the widespread strength of feeling regarding the situation in Palestine.
The event also intersects with political controversies surrounding the DSEI arms fair due to start the same weekend, drawing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who expressed opposition to the fair being held amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Human rights organizations like Amnesty International have condemned the arrests, calling them authoritarian and challenging their legality given the peaceful nature of the planned protests.
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