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212 arrested at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban
Police detained more than 200 protesters in central London at a demonstration against the government ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, in the first major gathering after a High Court found the ban unlawful.
Apr 11th 2026 ยท United Kingdom
Insights
- Police said 212 people were arrested at a Trafalgar Square demonstration opposing the UK ban on Palestine Action.
- The rally was the first since the High Court ruled in February that the ban was unlawful.
- Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood has been granted approval to appeal the High Court ruling.
- Palestine Action was proscribed last July under anti-terrorism legislation after members entered a Royal Air Force base.
- Metropolitan Police said arrests are continuing where people show support for a proscribed organisation.
Sources
- Demonstrators removed and arrested at Palestine Action protest www.independent.co.uk
- Cerca de cien detenidos en una protesta a favor de Palestine Action en Londres www.eldiario.es
- London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban www.dawn.com
- London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban www.straitstimes.com
- More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest www.bbc.com
- Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja among more than 200 arrested at Palestine Action protest news.sky.com
- UK musician among hundreds arrested during Palestine Action protest www.independent.co.uk
- Over 200 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration www.independent.co.uk
- Mass arrests at London protest: Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja among 200 held over Palestine Action rally timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Over 200 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London www.hindustantimes.com