Forty-seven more people have been charged with terror offences for their support of Palestine Action, the Metropolitan Police has said.
It follows a wave of protests in support of the group after it was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the government.
The latest to be charged were all arrested during a protest on July 29. All are due to appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in October.
It brings the total number of those charged over support for Palestine Action to 114.
The Labour government’s decision to criminalise support for the campaign group has been widely criticised, and several protests were held in is support in London in July and August.
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On one occasion, 466 people were arrested by Met Police officers in a single day for expressing support for the banned organisation.
Speaking on the latest arrests, Met Police detective chief superintendent Helen Flanagan, head of operations at counter terrorism command said: “We are quickly and efficiently investigating those arrested for showing support towards Palestine Action and working closely with our colleagues in the CPS, we anticipate further charging decisions through this week and beyond.
“We fully recognise people’s right to demonstrate peacefully, and thousands continue to protest in support of Palestine without breaking counter terrorism laws.
“I would therefore urge anyone considering coming out and showing support to Palestine Action to reconsider, otherwise you will very likely be arrested, investigated and we’ll work with the CPS to bring about prosecutions.
“For those people now charged, if convicted, they are facing potentially serious consequences that could impact on their careers and their ability to travel overseas.”
The terror charges carry a maximum sentence of six months’ imprisonment and a conviction can bar entry to several countries including the US and Australia.
