Ban on Palestine Action was lawful, court of appeal rules

The home secretary's decision to ban the direct action group Palestine Action was lawful, the court of appeal ruled on June 15, 2026. A five-judge panel, including the Master of the Rolls and the Lord Chief Justice, overturned a February ruling by the high court. The high court had previously determined that the proscription of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act was unlawful. This group was the first to be banned under this specific legislation. The court of appeal's decision affirms the government's authority to proscribe organizations deemed a threat under the Terrorism Act.