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Proscribe ‘extreme protest groups’ like Palestine Action, government advised

Palestine Action has been reported to police for offering tips on ‘smashing windows’ and ‘breaking in’ to buildings

May 14, 2024 12:13
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Last month, members of Palestine Action (not pictured) sprayed red paint on the Ministry of Defence building in London (Photo: Getty)
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“Extreme” protest groups such as Palestine Action could be banned in the UK under recommendations from a new government-commissioned report.

The government's adviser on political violence, former Labour MP Lord Walney, has recommended a new category for proscribing “extreme protest groups” such as Palestine Action, – which uses stunts and disruption to demonstrate against factories in Britain that produce components for arms used by Israel – and Just Stop Oil.

Lord Walney has made 40 recommendations, including that the government creates “extreme protest restriction orders”, in his report,  which was delivered to Number 10 on Sunday evening.

The Home Office is said to be considering Lord Walney’s recommendations, which would restrict a protest group’s right to assemble in the UK and their ability to raise funds. Lord Walney also held discussions with senior Labour party figures about the report.