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Volker Turk, the UN human rights commissioner, stated that the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is disproportionate and unnecessary, calling for its rescindment.

The UK government has classified Palestine Action as a terrorist organization due to its members vandalizing military aircraft at an airbase, raising significant concerns about freedom of speech.

Demonstrations have been taking place across the UK calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed, amid police warnings that those showing support for the proscribed activist group face arrest.

The Home Office has welcomed the ban on Palestine Action, after the group failed to block its proscription with a late-night legal bid. The designation as a terror group means that membership of or support for Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Palestine Action alleges that Elbit Systems UK is involved in manufacturing and supplying weapons to the Israeli military, which Elbit Systems strongly denies.

This is a baseless investigation and ridiculous investigation. We are funded by ordinary people who support us. They're trying to create a smear campaign.