4:10When does a protest group become a terrorist organisation? Ali Mitib reports on the legal battle over Palestine Action, a movement that has raised questions over the UK’s terror laws. Six Palestine Action activists will face a retrial on charges of criminal damage and violence over a break-in at the UK factory of an Israel-based defence firm. While the High Court initially overturned the government’s ban, the Home Office is already fighting to reinstate it, citing violent incidents and damage to national infrastructure. This report breaks down the implications of the ruling and why this clash between the courts and the state is far from over.

Source: The Times March 19, 2026 10:42 UTC