Led by Donkeys stage Gaza protest outside Labour HQ
On the poster were the words: "Protesting this isn't terrorism."
(Image: Led By Donkeys, via Twitter/X) Led By Donkeys said: "We've turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator.
"Protesting this is not terrorism."
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The campaign group later said two activists had been arrested and removed by police, sharing an image of a man being taken away by the police.
(Image: Led By Donkeys, via Twitter/X) The Met Police has been contacted for further information.
The reference to "terrorism" likely refers to the designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, which was brought in by the Labour Government earlier this month.
It means that membership of or support for the group is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
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However, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza or showing support for Palestine does not automatically create any connection to a proscribed organisation such as Palestine Action.
According to campaign group Defend Our Juries, nearly 200 people have been arrested within a fortnight in the UK under terror law since the proscription of Palestine Action came into effect.
Most recently in Scotland, three people were arrested under the Terrorism Act following a national pro-Palestine demonstration on Saturday.
The men, aged 78, 60 and 58, were arrested in Edinburgh "for showing support for a proscribed organisation".
The Labour Party has been contacted for comment.
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