Hundreds of people are expected to risk arrest as they descend on London to show support for Palestine Action in defiance of its ban as a terror group.

The Metropolitan Police said it has drawn officers in from other forces to help form a “significant policing presence” in the capital as it faces a busy weekend of protests.

More than 500 people are expected to hold up placards supporting the proscribed group in Parliament Square, after organisers Defend Our Juries announced earlier this week the event would go ahead.

The ban means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison, under the Terrorism Act 2000.

Anyone showing support for Palestine Action can expect to be arrested. I would once again urge people to consider

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