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Over 500 arrested at London rally

Over 500 arrested at London rally

The Metropolitan Police conducted a large-scale operation in central London, detaining 523 individuals ranging in age from 18 to 87.

The rally, organized to challenge the proscription of Palestine Action, intensified the ongoing debate over the right to dissent and civil liberties.

Protesters have accused the UK government of suppressing criticism of Israel through legal bans.

While the government maintains the group's actions warrant the designation, the ban is currently facing a significant legal challenge in court.

Palestine Action
Europe-based pro-Palestinian direct action group
Trafalgar Square
Public space and tourist attraction in central London
Metropolitan Police
English territorial police force
London
Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024