The government has failed in its attempt to block a challenge against its decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws.
Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action had won permission for a judicial review of the home secretary’s ban.
The court said that the ban is a disproportionate interference with free speech rights, with her case due to be heard next month.
The Home Office then asked the Court of Appeal to overturn that decision and rule that any challenge to the ban should be heard by a specialist tribunal.
Judge Sue Carr rejected the Home Office’s appeal, saying challenging the proscription in the High Court was quicker, particularly where people have been charged and are facing trial for expressing support for Palestine Action.
