More than 1,000 Palestine Action supporters are planning a second mass rally in London on Saturday despite 114 of them being charged with a terrorism offence.
Activists will descend on Westminster in defiance of the Government’s ban on the proscribed group.
At a rally last month, Palestine Action called on supporters to take part in huge protests in a bid to overwhelm the justice system and make prosecuting every demonstrator impossible.
More than 700 people have been arrested for holding up banners in support of the group so far.
This weekend’s march is being organised by Defend Our Juries, with activists being offered online workshops on non-violent direct action, the Telegraph reports.
They asked for a minimum of 1,000 volunteers - double the number who signed up for August’s rally - to agree to hold up signs stating: “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action.”
The newspaper learnt that organisers have now passed that threshold, and the demonstration will go ahead as planned.
In a briefing note sent to those considering taking part, supporters are advised: “Whether you have attended a non-violence training before or not, we strongly encourage everyone who is contemplating holding a sign on 6th September to attend this training at least once.
“If this is your first action with Defend Our Juries/Lift The Ban, this training is essential.”
Palestine Action was proscribed after the group claimed responsibility for damage to jets at RAF Brize Norton and was also linked to allegations of a serious assault on staff and police officers at a business premises in south Gloucestershire.
On Monday, the Metropolitan Police charged 47 more people with supporting the banned group, bringing the total facing prosecution over protests in London to 114.
The latest suspects were all arrested at a demonstration on July 19 and are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 27 and 28.
Award-winning Normal People author Sally Rooney recently hit the headlines for saying she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptions to support Palestine Action.
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, warned anyone convicted faces a maximum six months in jail, being barred from jobs in education and banned from visiting the United States, Australia, Japan and European Union countries from 2026.
Detective Chief Superintendent Flanagan 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.”
