Ammori emphasized that classifying political protest as terrorism poses a dangerous precedent for freedoms of speech and assembly in the UK.

On June 30, 2025, the UK Government submitted a draft order to Parliament aimed at amending the Terrorism Act 2000, which would classify membership and support for Palestine Action as illegal, carrying a potential penalty of up to 14 years in prison.

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced plans to criminalize membership in Palestine Action, aligning the group with terrorist organizations like al-Qaida and Islamic State.

This move follows a vandalism incident at RAF Brize Norton on June 20, 2025, where five individuals were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses linked to Palestine Action.

Cooper defended the ban by citing a history of criminal damage attributed to Palestine Action, which has conducted direct actions against companies associated with the Israeli military.

Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, criticized the Government's rushed process, arguing it limits parliamentary debate and unfairly labels supporters of the group as 'terrorists'.

In response to the proposed ban, Palestine Action is initiating a legal challenge against the UK Government's classification of the group as a terrorist organization under anti-terror laws.

An urgent hearing took place on the same day as the draft order submission, where Ammori sought judicial review, with a subsequent hearing scheduled for July 4, 2025.

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Liberty, have expressed concerns about the misuse of anti-terror laws to suppress dissent, voicing support for Palestine Action.

Ammori's legal team argues that the Government consulted extensively with the Israeli government and arms companies, while failing to engage with civil society groups.

The proposed ban has faced backlash from protest groups, civil liberties organizations, and various politicians, who deem it excessively harsh.

A decision on whether Palestine Action can pursue its legal challenge is expected during the week of July 21, 2025.