Police Resume Arrests for Palestine Support

0:00On March 25, London's Metropolitan Police is reversing course on arrests for supporting Palestine action. Just weeks after a high court ruled the group's prescription unlawful, the force now plans to resume detaining people for such support under the Terrorism Act. This comes after they briefly paused enforcement following the ruling last month. This shift follows a quick rethink by police leaders. Right after the decision, they called it an interim stance and stopped arrests while collecting evidence for later cases. Now, with the Home Secretary's appeal underway, they say the ban remains valid until courts rule otherwise, possibly many months from now. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harmon stressed they must enforce current law without delay. Protesters had shown support outside the court, prompting the initial pause amid uncertainty over the appeal. More than 2,500 people have faced arrests so far for alleged backing of the group. Officers like Defend our Juries, behind many protests, report recent cases, including

1:00a woman detained on March 15 for a side-voicing opposition, to genocide and support for the group. Hunger-striking protesters shared or deals at a press event, claiming poor medical care like delayed electrolytes and lasting health issues from, strikes up to 73 days long. The government's appeal hearing is set for April 28 and 29, keeping the status quo in place meantime. Officers defend prison handling as standard, with regular medical checks and hospital transfers when needed as activists plan further actions.