Police Clamp Down on Palestine Action's Parliament Protest
British police have barred the campaign group Palestine Action from protesting outside parliament, following unauthorized actions at a military base. Palestine Action shifted their demonstration to Trafalgar Square. The group often protests against UK firms linked to Israel, as the government debates labeling it a terrorist organization.
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The British police have taken an unusual step in banning Palestine Action, a campaign group, from protesting outside the Houses of Parliament. This move follows a recent breach by two members of the group into a military facility, as the government weighs a potential ban on the organization.
Palestine Action, which frequently targets defense contractors and firms with ties to Israel, has been at the center of protests since tensions arose in Gaza. Reports suggest the UK government is mulling over classifying the group as a terrorist entity, comparable to al-Qaeda or ISIS.
London's Metropolitan Police announced late Sunday the establishment of an exclusion zone around the planned protest site, citing actions exceeding legitimate protest boundaries. Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley emphasized the significance of protest rights, while outlining concerns over the group's activities, including substantial criminal damage and attacks on law enforcement.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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