Swedish climate activist detained after holding placard at protest in London

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by UK police on Tuesday after holding up a placard reading “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide”.

Thunberg was partaking in a demonstration outside the offices of Aspen Insurance in central London at the time.

City of London Police said a woman, 22, had been arrested for displaying a placard in support of proscribed organisation, Palestine Action, contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Palestine Action, a direct action group, has been proscribed by the UK government since July. Hundreds of people in the UK have been arrested since then for expressing support for the group.

The action was carried out in solidarity with six prisoners who have been on hunger strike over their treatment and the proscription of Palestine Action.

The protest on Tuesday targeted Aspen Insurance, organisers said, because it provides employers liability insurance to Elbit Systems UK – one of Israel’s biggest weapons contractors.

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