View of the parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London. The main human rights activist of the UN: Palestine Action Prohibition in Britain – abuse of anti -terrorism legislation Human rights ~ 60 > decision of the Government of the United Kingdom to declare the protest group Palestine Action with a terrorist organization causes serious concern in connection with the use of anti -terrorism laws that are not terrorist in nature. This was announced today by the Supreme Commissioner of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk, emphasizing that the ban may prevent the legitimate implementation of fundamental freedoms in the country. 62 ~ British government recognized the Palestine Action as a terrorist organization in accordance with the 2000 terrorism law, after some members of the group penetrated the territory of the military airfield and, it was reported, painted with aerosol paint two military aircraft, and also caused other damage property. “The British internal anti -terrorism legislation provides a wide definition of terrorist acts, including“ serious damage to property ”. However, according to international standards, terrorist acts should be limited to criminal acts aimed at causing death, serious harm to health or taking hostages in order to intimidate the population or force the government to certain actions or inaction, ”said the Turk. 62 ~~ 60 > according to him, the approach of the British authorities distorts the serious character. terrorism and its consequences, expanding the definition beyond the framework of clear boundaries in order to include actions that are already criminally punishable by other current legislation. according to the new prohibition, criminal offense in Palestine Action, public support for this group, as well as wearing clothing, as well as wearing clothing. or objects that can cause a “reasonable suspicion” in the organization or sympathy for it. For such actions, punishment is provided for up to 14 years in prison, as well as fines. “This decision seems to be disproportionate and unreasonable. It limits the rights of many people involved in the Palestine Action or supporting it, who themselves did not commit unlawful actions, but only realized their rights to freedom of expression, peaceful meetings and associations, ”warned the Supreme Commissioner. 62 ~~ 60 > Thus, according to his application, the ban is the ban. The unacceptable restriction of these rights, which contradicts the international obligations of the UK in the field of human rights. ~ 60 > “The decision also equates the legitimate form of expression and other actions to acts of terrorism, which can have a deterrent on the exercise of these rights,” added Turk. 60 > from the moment the prohibition was made by force 5 of July at least 200 people were arrested in accordance with the 2000 terrorism law, many of them during peaceful protests. ~ ~ > “I call the Government of the United Stated Kingdoms cancel the decision to recognize Palestine Action with a terrorist organization, as well as stop investigations and judicial actions against protesters arrested on this basis. I also urge the British authorities to revise and change my anti -terrorism legislation, including the definition of terrorist acts in order to bring it into full compliance with international standards and norms in the field of human rights ”, & NBSP; – said Folker Turk.