High Court Rules Shabana Mahmood's Palestine Action Ban Unlawful

The High Court in London ruled that the British government decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful and disproportionate.Judges Victoria Sharp, Jonathan Swift, and Karen Steyn found the activities did not meet the persistence required for proscription, though the ban stays in place pending an appeal.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the intent to challenge the ruling after nearly 3,000 people were arrested for supporting the group since July 2025.