News|GazaUK’s Palestine Action group wins legal bid to challenge banUK court to hear challenge to the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘anti-terrorism’ laws after government loses appeal.
## Legal Challenge Against Proscription of Palestine Action
Legal Challenge Against Proscription of Palestine Action
The United Kingdom's judiciary has granted Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, permission to legally challenge the ban imposed on the group under anti-terrorism laws. The challenge is based on the grounds of disproportionate interference with free speech rights. The hearing is scheduled for next month.
The UK Home Office sought to have the Court of Appeal overturn this decision, proposing that any challenge to the ban should be addressed by a specialist tribunal. However, Judge Sue Carr dismissed this appeal, emphasizing that the High Court offers a quicker resolution, especially for individuals facing charges related to supporting Palestine Action.
Ammori is now allowed to contest the ban on additional grounds, which she regards as a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Background on Palestine Action's Activities and Proscription
Palestine Action was officially designated as a terrorist organization by the UK government in July 2025. This classification criminalizes membership and carries a potential sentence of up to 14 years imprisonment. Since the ban, over 2,000 individuals have been arrested for demonstrating support through various means, with at least 100 facing charges.
The United Kingdom's judiciary has granted Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, permission to legally challenge the ban imposed on the group under anti-terrorism laws.
The organization has been known for its direct actions targeted at companies with links to Israel, including incidents of vandalism and obstruction. The UK government referenced a specific raid on an Elbit Systems site as a basis for the group's proscription.
The legal framework and public discourse surrounding the proscription have sparked discussions concerning the distinction between protest actions and terrorism, with various human rights entities contesting the classification of property damage as a terrorist act.
The legal proceedings will proceed with a Judicial Review scheduled from November 25 to 27, 2025, where the legality of the ban will be scrutinized further.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
