Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's proscription of the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was lawful, overturning a previous High Court decision.

The ruling on Monday came after the government lodged an appeal challenging a High Court ruling in February that banning the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 was unlawful and disproportionate.

The decision has sparked debate among legal experts and civil liberties advocates, who argue that the UK regime's move could set a concerning precedent for the treatment of activist groups. Critics claim the ruling may stifle legitimate political expression and dissent.

Source: www.aljazeera.com