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Protestors have been warned about showing visual or verbal support to Palestine Action(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\nOfficers have told that anyone displaying vocal or visual support for Palestine Action will uphold the law and make arrests where necessary.Protestors have been warned about showing visual or verbal support to Palestine Action(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Scots cops<\/a> have warned they will take action on protestors showing support to a banned terrorist group<\/a> at pro-Palestine demonstrations this weekend.<\/p>\n Officers have told that anyone displaying vocal or visual support for Palestine Action will uphold the law and make arrests where necessary.<\/a><\/p>\n The message from Police Scotland <\/a>chiefs comes ahead of a planned protest in Edinburgh – one of many scheduled to take place in Scotland over the weekend.<\/p>\n Palestine Action <\/a>were declared a terrorist group by the UK Government earlier this year after they raided an RAF base. Under the Terrorism Act 2000 it is an offence to show support, or be a member of the organisation.<\/p>\n Former First Minister Humza Yousaf wrote in the Daily Record how peaceful protestors who backed Palestine Action <\/a>should evade prosecution in Scotland.<\/p>\n However, the Solicitor General for Scotland Ruth Charteris rejected the request on behalf of Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain.<\/a><\/p>\n More than 700 people have been arrested across the UK since the group was proscribed in July.<\/p>\n Police Scotland <\/a>have outlined their approach and expectations for their policing operations at this weekend’s demos.<\/p>\n A statement from the force <\/a>reads: “Policing plans are in place this weekend for planned protests and as part of this, we would like to outline our approach and explain what people can expect from us.<\/p>\n “The position on how protests are handled by policing in Scotland has not changed.<\/p>\n “Campaigning and demonstration are a legitimate, necessary and vital part of life. We want to protect the rights of people who wish to peacefully protest and counter protest. Every week we have Police Liaison Teams who work with various protest groups across Scotland who engage with us, and we help them understand protest activity that can be done within the law. Engagement and communication is crucial.<\/p>\n “We are proud of our approach and feel it\u2019s important to be clear on what becomes unlawful behaviour.<\/p>\n “Abusive, threatening behaviour or activity intended to disrupt an event that poses a risk to safety is not legitimate protest.”<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Protests](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_JS314002517.jpg\")
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