New Banksy Mural Hits London's Royal Courts of Justice

Summary • Banksy has revealed a new painting on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in London • The mural, which depicts a judge coming down on a protest with a gavel, is thought to be linked to the recent protests against the government's ban on Palestine Action • Shortly after the artwork appeared, it was covered up by authorities

A new Banksy piece has surfaced in central London and, in true Banksy fashion, is already drawing major controversy. On Monday morning, the anonymous graffiti artist took to Instagram to authenticate the work, simply captioning it with its location: the Royal Courts of Justice.

Painted on the exterior of the Queen's building, the mural depicts a judge garbed in full regalia striking down on a protester with a gavel, blood splattering across