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UK court to rule on pro-Palestinian group's terrorist designation
A British court is hearing arguments over whether a pro-Palestinian organisation should remain banned as a terrorist group, as supporters stage protests outside the courthouse. The group contests the government's proscription order as unlawful.
LSN Malaysia ·
A two-day hearing began in London today as a pro-Palestinian group challenges the UK government's decision to designate it as a terrorist organisation. The legal proceedings come amid heightened tensions, with police conducting mass arrests of the group's supporters who have gathered to demonstrate outside the court.
The group's legal representatives are arguing that the government's proscription order—which effectively bans the organisation—violates British law and should be overturned. The case centres on whether sufficient legal grounds existed for the designation under counter-terrorism legislation.
The hearing represents a significant moment in the ongoing debate over protest rights and counter-terrorism measures in the United Kingdom. The court's decision will determine whether the organisation can continue operating or remains subject to the ban that prohibits membership, fundraising, and other activities associated with the group.
The proceedings have drawn considerable public attention, with civil liberties advocates monitoring the case closely. A judgment is expected following the completion of the two-day hearing.