0h 4min, feb 13, 2026 y - PA ban Ruled Unlawful

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The Home Office's decision to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation was unlawful, the High Court has ruled.

But the group remains banned for now to allow for further legal arguments and to give the government time to consider an appeal.

In a massive blow to the government, three senior judges said that, while Palestine Action uses criminality to promote its aims, its activities had not crossed the very high bar to make it a terrorist organisation.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government would appeal against the court's decision, adding she was "disappointed" by the judgment.

The decision means that while the group has successfully challenged the ban, expressing support for Palestine Action or taking part in its activities remains a serious criminal offence.

A critical issue in the case was whether the ban was impacting the rights of others to protest in support of Palestinian issues, according to the ruling.

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