UK: Police Arrest 18 Protestors After Policy Reversal on Palestine Action

Pro-establishment narrative

In light of the February court ruling, the Metropolitan Police took a decision not to make arrests of Palestine Action supporters as it was unclear whether the government would be given a chance to appeal and because officers had to be given clear guidance on how to respond, especially as there were protestors outside the court. However, as it is now clear that the appeal will take many months, the police must enforce the law as it stands — not how it could be at a future point.