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U.K.’s Mass Arrests Of The Elderly For THOUGHT CRIMES!

2025-08-24 News & Politics
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UK Criminalizes Support for Palestine Action Under Terrorism Laws

Understand the penalties and civil liberty fallout following the UK's decision to outlaw public support for the activist group Palestine Action.

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  • Authorities arrested over 500 protestors, many elderly and disabled, in a single demonstration for supporting a banned group.
  • The UK Terrorism Act now mandates up to 14 years in prison for showing public solidarity with Palestine Action.
  • Critics argue this move constitutes political suppression and an assault on fundamental free speech rights, classifying nonviolent action as terrorism. This segment details the scale of the arrests, why protestors risked prison sentences, and the counter-arguments from the UK government and international watchdogs.

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The UK government has banned the activist group Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act, making public support for the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison, leading to mass arrests at protests in London. Over 500 people, many elderly and some disabled, were detained for holding signs or expressing solidarity, sparking accusations of government overreach and suppression of free speech. Critics, including the UN and Amnesty International, argue that Palestine Action engages in nonviolent direct action and that labeling it as terrorism is unjust and politically motivated. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger condemn the arrests as punishing “thought crimes” and a defining example of the UK’s political leadership prioritizing loyalty to Israel over civil liberties. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Revive from Brightcore – Heal yourself from the inside out. Get 25% off – Use Code: DORE at https://mybrightcore.com/dore Or call (888) 253-0418 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping! Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@gillianpooley9040 2025-08-24

We are living in dystopian times in the UK. 1984 is alive and well.

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@fmradio42 2025-08-24

This is what freedom of speech looks like in a police state.

1.2k 69 replies
@BishWithacuppa 2025-08-24

I stand with the elderly who are raising their voice against the corrupt government!!!

726 21 replies
@dav2558 2025-08-24

The People should Arrest the Police.

718 44 replies
@JenJams1 2025-08-24

I'm from the UK and times are getting weird over here 😢

555 61 replies
@rl7012 2025-08-24

A guy in the uk was arrested for saying that he liked bacon. No joke. He said 'I like bacon' and the police arrested him for 'inciting racial hatred'. It is absolutely insane in the UK.

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@carycunningham9510 2025-08-24

"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." - George Orwell

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@thejimmydoreshow 2025-08-12

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@kathryngagne5813 2025-08-25

As long as any group protesting is not calling for violence, leave them alone.

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@lisalynn8441 2025-08-25

This is disgusting

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