Member

I want to reassure noble Lords that proscribing Palestine Action will not impinge on people’s rights to protest. Those who wish to lawfully protest and express support for Palestine have always been able to and can continue to do so. Nor is this decision related to any UK policy on the Israel-Gaza conflict. The Government have been clear they want an immediate ceasefire and will continue to oppose the expansion of Israel’s operations in Gaza. Rather, proscribing Palestine Action will ban an organisation whose actions have no place in British society and give law enforcement the tools it needs to protect our nation’s security and keep the public safe.