Protest is not Terrorism - Proscription has been ruled unlawful: Drop charges and investigations now
On 13 February 2026, the High Court ruled that the Home Secretary’s proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful. This decision came after the arrest of thousands of people, including dozens who had their homes raided and have faced onerous bail conditions as a result of Yvette Cooper’s unlawful decision. Dozens of prisoners detained on remand without trial experienced harsher conditions on the pretext that although none have been charged with terrorist offences, they had a “terrorist connection” as a result of proscription. All charges must be dropped and all those on remand granted immediate bail. Likewise, the government's decision to pursue a retrial of the Filton 6 defendants when they have already served the equivalent of a 4 year jail sentence on remand, must be challenged. Meanwhile court cases are continuing against the organisers of the national demonstrations for Palestine, highlighting the fact this is a multi-pronged attack on civil liberties.
Help us put pressure on the CPS and police to end the persecution of those who challenged proscription by sending a letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions.