Legal Battle Over Proscription: Palestine Action Challenges Anti-Terror Ban

Huda Ammori, the co-founder of Palestine Action, has launched a legal challenge against the British government's decision to ban her campaign group under anti-terrorism laws. Her lawyers claim this move is a misuse of power, characterizing it as authoritarian and an infringement on civil liberties.

The High Court had earlier denied Ammori's request to suspend the ban, which took effect on July 5, making membership in the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Despite a failed appeal, Ammori, backed by her legal team, persists in seeking a comprehensive judicial review of the proscription.

Palestine Action has been accused of violent protests and damaging military properties in the UK, actions the government argues justify the ban. The group, however, maintains its opposition is rooted in anti-occupation sentiment, accusing the UK of supporting alleged Israeli war crimes, claims Israel consistently denies.

(With inputs from agencies.)