Three individuals have been charged under anti-terror laws after allegedly showing public support for Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation under UK law.
Legal Background: Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000
Section 13 makes it an offence for a person to display an article—including flags, emblems or other representations—in a public place in a manner that arouses suspicion of support for a proscribed organisation. The maximum sentence is six months’ imprisonment and/or a fine.
Witnesses or information?
Call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.
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