
UK High Court Rules Outlawing Palestine Action Illegal, Ban Remains Pending Appeal
winnipegfreepress.com
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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London, UK
Britain's High Court has ruled that the government acted illegally in outlawing the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Despite the ruling, the ban remains in place while the government prepares an appeal, leaving the group's legal status uncertain. This challenges the government's use of anti-terrorism laws against activist groups. ## Timeline * **According to winnipegfreepress.com:** The High Court ruled the government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action was unlawful, but the ban remains pending a hearing while the government appeals. * **According to winnipegfreepress.com:** The ruling challenges the government's use of anti-terrorism laws against activist groups, and the case remains ongoing during the appeal process.