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Elderly protester arrested under Terrorism Act outside Labour conference
Original: UK police arrest a peaceful elderly protester under the "Terrorism Act" for holding a sign reading “I oppose genocide. I
UK police arrested an elderly protester outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool under the Terrorism Act after she held a sign reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action". The arrest has drawn criticism online, with many arguing that holding a placard is a peaceful act of expression and questioning the use of counter-terrorism powers against political dissent.
Why now: It fuels ongoing debate in the UK about the ban on Palestine Action and the policing of pro-Palestinian protest.
UK policeLabour Party ConferenceLiverpoolPalestine Action
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- UK police arrest a peaceful elderly protester under the "Terrorism Act" for holding a sign reading “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action", outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. # Israel # Palestine # Gaza # Genocide · QudsNen@mastodon.neometropolis.net · 3
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