Does the proscription of Palestine Action (currently under judicial review & by the looks of the materials so far available looks likely to be struck down in full or perhaps in part), discredit the UK's terrorism law or the Home Office, or both?
My feeling is no-one really doubts the need to have anti-terrorism laws in place, but many of us see their political use by this & other Govt.s as the problem;
so the bigger Q. is can you separate the law from its use?
"looks likely to be struck down in full or perhaps in part"
I don't think that is likely, as the courts are generally deferent to the executive on matters of national security. That said, the challenge is not hopeless.
The government is worried that it may lose the case - yes, but that is because the government usually has a slam-dunk in such cases.
@davidallengreen @ChrisMayLA6 If it gets dragged up to the ECHR however it may look a bit different, and ever more embarassing for the government.
@etchedpixels @davidallengreen @ChrisMayLA6 Labour wants it to go to ECHR so they can continue their narrative of needing to scrap it.
Yes, that does sound very Conservative....
