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UN, Legal Experts Express Alarm Over UK's Use of Terrorism Laws

Human rights groups argue freedoms are being unjustly restricted

08 August 2025 · 12:05 UTC

UN human rights officials and a coalition of international legal associations have voiced deep concern over the UK’s decision to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.

Experts warn the move risks curtailing legitimate protest and free speech, labeling the decision a troubling misuse of counter‑terrorism powers that undermines democratic norms and may chill political expression.