Hundreds Set to Defy Arrest Warning at Palestine Action Protest Outside US Embassy

The activist group Defend Our Juries organised a 'Lift the Ban' rally outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms for the afternoon of Saturday, October 31, calling on the government to reverse its proscription of Palestine Action. More than 400 people volunteered to attend and hold plain signs stating 'I oppose genocide — I support Palestine Action,' an act that constitutes a criminal offence under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 following Palestine Action's proscription in June 2025, a decision upheld by the Court of Appeal in June 2026. The Metropolitan Police issued a stark warning on the eve of the protest: anyone planning to attend in support of Palestine Action near the Embassy would face arrest 'as part of a robust policing operation.' Organisers argued the government's decision to ban Palestine Action came under pressure from US President Donald Trump, which is why they chose the US Embassy as the site of the protest. The US Embassy also issued a demonstration alert, warning local residents of potential road closures and transport disruptions in the Nine Elms area throughout the afternoon.