Earlier this month, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring indicated related trials would be delayed until the High Court appeal is heard.

Mass protest placards with slogans such as “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” have become a recurring feature at demonstrations tied to the group.

Protests have seen large rallies and paused hundreds of trials awaiting the outcome of the legal challenge to the proscription.

The Metropolitan Police will resume arresting protesters who express support for the banned group Palestine Action, after pausing in February due to a High Court ruling that the Government’s proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful.

The Home Secretary was given permission to appeal, and the proscription remains in place pending the appeal, meaning the current law at the time of enforcement still applies.

Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman stressed it remains a criminal offence to support Palestine Action and that officers must enforce the law as it stands now, not as it might be in the future.

Officials and organizations issued statements, including a government spokesperson outlining the management of prisoners and medical monitoring in line with longstanding policy.

Protests outside the court and actions by Defend Our Juries are connected to arrests, with DOJ planning a mass vigil on 11 April and reporting a recent arrest for holding a sign.

Hundreds of trials for displaying signs in support of Palestine Action have been paused while the High Court challenge proceeds, with delays anticipated until after the appeal.

Hunger-strike protesters affiliated with Palestine Action, including Heba Muraisi and Qesser Zuhrah, reported medical neglect and lack of electrolytes, describing trauma and ongoing health issues.

Overall, hundreds of trials linked to signs for Palestine Action have been paused as the legal challenge plays out.

Since the ban was imposed last year, more than 2,700 people have been arrested for allegedly expressing support for Palestine Action, with many mass protests and placards involved.