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Protesters have defied police warnings by holding up signs in support of the banned group Palestine Action outside Edinburgh’s main UK Government building. ‌

Demonstrators carried placards reading, "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action ", as they staged a sit-down protest on Saturday. ‌

Police Scotland had warned that showing support for the organisation is a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act. ‌

The demonstration follows the UK Government’s decision in July to proscribe Palestine Action , meaning membership or support carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.

Ahead of Saturday's protest, Police Scotland vowed it would enforce the law in a "proportionate way". ‌

A spokesperson for the force said: "We know there are strong feelings towards

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