Demonstrators gathered outside the UK Labour Party conference to protest the government’s decision to proscribe the pro‑Palestinian group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation.
The protest, which took place in front of the conference venue, was part of a broader campaign by supporters of Palestine Action to challenge the UK government’s designation of the group under the Terrorism Act.
Palestine Action is a UK‑based activist organisation that campaigns for Palestinian rights. The proscription has sparked criticism from those who say it undermines human rights and freedom of expression.
Police were on hand to maintain order during the demonstration, but no arrests were reported at the time of writing.
The UK government has not released further details on the reasons behind the proscription, leaving the debate over the move to continue in the public sphere.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>