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Written question asked by Kim Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Palestine Action

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action at demonstrations since its proscription; and what proportion of those arrests relate to people taking part in non-violent protest.

Answer

The Home Office does not hold data breaking down arrests under the Terrorism Act 2000 by date or by police force area. Data on arrests, charges and convictions under the Terrorism Act 2000, including under different sections of the Terrorism Act, are published in the Home Office’s quarterly ‘Operation of Police Powers under the Terrorism Act 2000’ and can be accessed on GOV.UK.

The most recent publication covering the year ending 30 September 2025, was published on 18 December 2025 and can be accessed here : Operation of police powers under TACT 2000, to September 2025 - GOV.UK. In this data, arrests and charges relating to supporting Palestine Action have been shown separately.

The next quarterly Home Office publication ‘Operation of Police Powers under the Terrorism Act 2000’ is due to be published on 12 March 2026 and will cover the period up until the 31 December 2025.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103448
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Demonstrations Arrests Terrorism Palestine Action
Legislation
Terrorism Act 2000
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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