Britain's High Court ruled on Friday that the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, though the ban remains in place pending an appeal. The court's decision followed the group's protests against British military support for Israel, which led to numerous arrests and charges under the Terrorism Act, according to multiple news sources.
The ruling, delivered by judges Victoria Sharp and Jonathan, found the government's initial decision to outlaw Palestine Action did not meet the necessary criteria, according to NPR News. The group's activities, which included protests and demonstrations, were deemed insufficient to warrant the terrorist designation. The court's decision came after Palestine Action activists were charged over a break-in at RAF Brize Norton on June 20, 2026, where aircraft were damaged with spraypaint, as reported by The Associated Press.
While the High Court deemed the ban illegal, it was kept in place pending another hearing as the government prepares an appeal, NPR News reported. This allows the government time to prepare its case and potentially provide further evidence to support the ban.
In other news, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secured a decisive majority victory in Bangladesh's first election since the 2024 uprising, according to Sky News. This victory, following Rahman's return from exile and the death of his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is seen as crucial for restoring political stability in the country.
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