‘Proscribing Palestine Action appears to be disproportionate and unnecessary’ - Plaid Cymru

In response to the Home Secretary proscribing Palestine Action as a terror group, Plaid Cymru Westminster Leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP said: 

“Non-violent protest is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy, enabling people to challenge injustice and to hold those in power to account. Banning organisations that speak out against war and genocide is a dangerous erosion of our fundamental right to free speech. From Greenham Common to the Iraq War, history shows that non-violent direct action has been essential in shaping public discourse and advancing justice. 

“Proscribing Palestine Action appears to be a disproportionate and unnecessary move by the UK Government. The UK prides itself on protecting freedom of expression but silencing such voices undermines democratic engagement and sets a worrying precedent for other countries across the world.”