The Reverend Sue Parfitt, from Bristol, was detained for holding a placard that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” She was among more than 27 people arrested on Saturday for acts of defiance against the proscription.

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    7 hours ago

    It’s sabotage. It’s not terrorism. The gov is wrong to proscribe this group, you must see that? Regardless of your stance on the issue, this is an anti democratic move by Labour.

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      4 hours ago

      Sabotage can absolutely be terrorism. In this case probably not, but the British government has a valid reason to oppose this specific group.

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        1 hour ago

        I didn’t mean to say say sabotage could not be terrorism in general, I’m agreeing that this is absolutely sabotage, but in this case it is not terrorism. The govt do not have a valid reason to proscribe them as a terrorist organisation. There are other available methods of opposition.
        Terrorism is generally linked with a risk to personal safety at the very least, not mere property damage. These people are criminals, not terrorists.