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What are the implications of the UK ban on Palestine Action?

The group has been classified as a ‘terror organisation’ by the UK government.

There have been demonstrations against the United Kingdom’s ban on the pro-Palestinian protest group Palestine Action and its designation as a “terrorist group”.

The government actions came after members of the group broke into an airbase and vandalised military aircraft.

Critics say the ban is excessive and an attack on freedom of speech.

So what are the implications?

Presenter:

James Bays

Guests:

Tayab Ali – deputy managing partner at Bindmans law firm

Quinn McKew – executive director at Article 19

Peter Oborne – political commentator

Published On 21 Jul 202521 Jul 2025