UK police say they will focus on probing Palestine Action’s offenses after court overturns ban

By Reuters 13 February 2026, 2:13 pm

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Supporters of Palestine Action stage a protest outside the Royal Court of Justice in London, February 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

LONDON — British police say they would focus on gathering evidence of offenses relating to the anti-Israel, pro-Palestine group Palestine Action rather than making arrests, responding to a court ruling.

London’s High Court ruled today that the government’s ban on Palestine Action was unlawful, but the ban would remain in place until the appeal process is concluded.

“Officers will continue to identify offenses where support for Palestine Action is being expressed, but they will focus on gathering evidence of those offenses and the people involved to provide opportunities for enforcement at a later date, rather than making arrests at the time,” the Metropolitan Police say in a statement.

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.