The New Dark Age

Over 700 people have been arrested for defying the government’s ban on Palestine Action. 

The vast majority of the arrests, which includes 522 people arrested on a single day in London after a protest in Parliament Square, have been charged with offences under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. This makes it illegal to wear, carry or display any items which could arouse reasonable suspicion that a person is a member or supporter of a terrorist organisation.

This weekend, Defend Our Juries have called for another mass protest in central London in defiance of the ban. In the lead up, six Defend Our Juries activists have had their homes raided and have been charged with terrorism offences for their alleged role in the protests.

We’ve collected together key Know Your Rights resources around terrorism offences. Highly recommended are the resources from our friends at CAGE International, who have extensive experience supporting people facing terrorism charges.

• Netpol have produced an extensive explainer on the Palestine Action ban, which breaks down what the ban means and includes an FAQ on proscription.
• CAGE International have an excellent resource on your rights if you are subject to a house raid as part of counter terror policing. 
• Netpol have a guide to your rights if you are stopped by police under the Terrorism Act. CAGE International also have a guide on what to do if you are arrested under the Terrorism Act.