Emeritus Prof Christopher MayMar 26

So, after a pause (and perhaps the result of pressure from the Home Office?) the Metropolitan Police are to resume arresting peaceful protestors 'expressing support' for Palestine Action, even though Shabana Mahmood's appeal against the finding that such arrests are not warranted is not to be heard for another month... (although, in fairness the High Court did indicate the law would remain in place until the appeal).

#protest #politics #democracy
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/25/met-resume-arresting-people-who-support-palestine-action

Met says it will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action

Reversal by London police comes as Shabana Mahmood prepares an appeal against high court overturning ban on the group

The Guardian
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@ChrisMayLA6 @afewbugs Seems at odds with the concurrent drive to reduce the court backlog though.
Mar 26 at 1:39pmWeb