UK ban on Palestine Action is challenged at top court, some protesters arrested

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A co-founder of Palestine Action challenged the UK government's decision to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation at the Supreme Court, arguing that the ban is disproportionate. The ban followed a series of incidents targeting defence firms, including a break-in at RAF Brize Norton in which two aircraft were damaged; some protesters were arrested.

By Sam Tobin LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A co-founder of Palestine Action challenged Britain's decision to ban the campaign group as a terrorist organisation at the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that the move was disproportionate and undermined counter-terrorism laws. The British government proscribed Palestine Action last year after a series of high-profile incidents mostly targeting defence firms, culminating in a break-in at the Royal Air Force's Brize Norton air base in which two planes were damaged.