The UK Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge over the government's decision to ban Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act. The appeal was brought by the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, after the Court of Appeal ruled that the proscription was lawful, reversing an earlier High Court judgment that had found the ban to be disproportionate and in breach of rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.

The case centres on whether the Home Secretary acted lawfully in classifying Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The group, founded in 2020, is known for direct-action protests targeting defence companies linked to Israel, including incidents involving property damage and disruption. The government argues the ban is necessary to protect national security, while campaigners say it unfairly criminalises protest and political expression.

The Supreme Court's decision to hear the appeal means the legality of the ban will receive its highest level of judicial scrutiny. Until a final ruling is made, the proscription remains in force. The outcome could have significant implications for freedom of protest, anti-terrorism legislation, and the legal status of thousands of people who have been investigated or arrested for allegedly supporting the group.