Scholars, writers and artists defy ban on Palestine Action in letter to judges

Exclusive: Prominent figures risk arrest with message of support for proscribed group before next week’s appeal hearing

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Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, and Brian Eno have written to the court of appeal in support of Palestine Action before next week’s hearing to determine the lawfulness of the ban on the direct action protest group.

The letter, composed of only six words – “We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action” – is signed by more than 130 people and is the first time that prominent scholars, writers and activists have come together to defy the ban.