Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block

A recent High Court ruling has cleared the way for the government to move forward with its intention to proscribe Palestine Action as a terror group. A judge denied the group’s application for a temporary injunction, which sought to prevent the designation from taking effect. This decision means Palestine Action’s request to temporarily block the government’s move was unsuccessful. The refusal by the High Court effectively removes a legal obstacle that could have delayed the proscription process. The judgment indicates that the legal challenge mounted by Palestine Action to prevent its immediate categorization as a terror group has not succeeded at this preliminary stage. The outcome paves the way for the government to formalize its ban on the organization.