Thirteen people have been arrested at a protest in Norwich city centre after allegedly displaying items supporting the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action, Norfolk Police confirmed.
Since the ban, more than 700 people have been arrested across the UK, including over 500 in central London during a protest earlier this month.
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Last week, the Met confirmed the first three charges in England and Wales under the Terrorism Act relating to Palestine Action, following a Parliament Square protest on July 5.
Palestine Action was outlawed after claiming responsibility for damage to RAF Brize Norton aircraft and being linked to serious assaults on staff and police officers at a business premises in Gloucestershire.
CPS warning
Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, warned that convictions under the Terrorism Act could have serious long-term consequences.
“A terrorism conviction can severely impact your life and career – it can restrict your ability to travel overseas and work in certain professions. People should be clear about the real-life consequences for anyone choosing to support Palestine Action.”
Investigations into those arrested in Norwich are ongoing.
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