UK arrests 325 at London protest supporting banned Palestine Action group

British police arrested 325 people Friday, October 31, outside the US Embassy in London during a "mass action" protest supporting Palestine Action, a group the UK government proscribed in July 2025 under anti-terror legislation. The Metropolitan Police confirmed Sunday, November 1, that 320 arrests were for expressing support for a proscribed organisation—a crime carrying up to 14 years in prison. A smaller protest occurred at the US consulate in Edinburgh with no immediate arrests, though Police Scotland is reviewing evidence.

The demonstration came ahead of a two-day Supreme Court hearing starting Wednesday, November 4, on the government's ban. The US also designated Palestine Action as a terrorist entity in August. Campaigners claim over 4,000 people, including senior citizens and Holocaust survivors, have been arrested since the proscription.

For Nigerians in the UK or planning travel: UK terror laws now criminalise public support for designated groups, including wearing related clothing or carrying banners. The Supreme Court ruling could define limits of protest rights under anti-terror legislation. Monitor the outcome if you participate in or organise demonstrations.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/11/01/325-people-arrested-at-palestine-action-protest-uk-police/