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A policeman from the Counter Terrorism Command is shown on film arresting a young man in a white shirt for planning to conduct a public meeting on Zoom. The meeting is about a demonstration in London this Saturday opposing genocide in Gaza, and the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.

Six people have since been charged with terrorism offences for their alleged role in peaceful protests organised by the Defend Our Juries campaign group. A further 1,000 will court arrest in London today by holding up placards saying: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”

At least one other pr

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