"We continue to make swift decisions in all cases where arrests have been made and are expecting more charges in the coming weeks. The public has a democratic right to protest peacefully in this country, and thousands of people continue to do just that on a regular basis without breaking terrorism laws. However, Palestine Action is now a proscribed terrorist organisation and those who choose to show support for the group will be subject to criminal proceedings under the Terrorism Act. When protest conduct crosses the line from lawful activity into criminality, we have a duty to enforce the law. People should consider the real-life consequences of choosing to support Palestine Action, and ahead of the weekend, we continue to urge people to think very carefully about their actions at protests."
"Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police have warned that those who show support for Palestine Action at Saturday's protest will be arrested and that the force has the resources to do so, despite the large number of people expected to attend. Palestine Action is a group that has been proscribed by the UK Government. It is a criminal offence to be a member of it or to express support for it, The Met's deputy assistant commissioner Ade Adelekan said."
"I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
A further 24 people have been charged for showing support for proscribed group Palestine Action, bringing the total prosecuted since the group's proscription in July to 138. Organisers expect more than 1,000 people to gather in Parliament Square holding signs reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." The Crown Prosecution Service said it is making swift decisions on arrests, expects more charges, and reiterated the public's right to peaceful protest while warning that support for a proscribed organisation is criminal under the Terrorism Act. The CPS urged people to consider real-life consequences and to think carefully about actions at protests. The Metropolitan Police warned that those showing support will be arrested and stated it has resources to enforce the law despite the large expected turnout. Officials emphasised that Palestine Action is proscribed by the UK Government and that membership or expression of support is a criminal offence.
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