Since the proscription of Palestine Action on 5th July 2025 a significant number of arrests have been made by UK policing for suspected offences under the Terrorism Act.
As of today (7th August) 10 people have been charged, with further investigations being progressed through the criminal justice system.
Counter Terrorism Policing and forces across the country are working right across the system to reach effective and appropriate outcomes in these cases.
Senior National Coordinator for Prevent and Pursue at Counter Terrorism Policing Vicki Evans said:
“In the month since the proscription of Palestine Action came into effect, police forces working with CTP have made a substantial number of arrests.
“Our role is to enforce the law where we suspect offences to have been committed and we will continue to do so, without fear or favour.
“At this time, it remains illegal to be a member of or encourage support for the group Palestine Action. This legislation is specific to that group and does not interfere with the right to protest in support of the Palestinian cause.
“Operational plans are in place to ensure this right can be preserved over the coming days with protests expected in several major cities, including London.
“As well as robust plans to respond to activity in support of this proscribed group, resources are also in place to investigate offences that may be identified or reported following such events.”
Notes to Editor:
Since the proscription of Palestine Action on 5th July 2025 a total of 221 arrests have been made by UK policing for suspected offences under the Terrorism Act.
They include:
- 1 person arrested under Section 11 [membership of a proscribed organisation]
- 58 people arrested under Section 12 (1,1A, 2) [inviting support for, recklessly expressing support for, or arranging a meeting in support of a proscribed organisation]
- 162 people arrested under Section 13 or 13A [wear clothing or carry articles in public which arouse reasonable suspicion that an individual is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation or publishing an image of an article such as a flag or logo in the same circumstances]
These statistics include arrests and charges in Scotland and Wales.
Numbers correct as of 7th August.
We will not be providing any further breakdown of statistics at this time.
Queries about specific cases should be directed to the relevant police force, who will be working with their regional Counter Terrorism Units to progress investigations.