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UK Supreme Court hears Palestine Action proscription appeal
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The UK Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Palestine Action's challenge to its proscription as a terrorist organization under British law. The group, which has carried out disruptive protests at weapons manufacturers, contests the government's designation announced in November 2021, Al Jazeera English reported.
Rights activists argue the proscription represents a misuse of terrorism powers. Palestine Action says it engages in peaceful civil disobedience targeting companies supplying military equipment to Israel, and that the designation infringes on legitimate protest rights. The Supreme Court's ruling will determine whether the proscription can stand or must be reconsidered.
