proscription
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Lawyers for Ammori told the court that thousands of elderly people, many veterans of other radical causes, had been arrested for holding up signs supportive of the group since its proscription.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Around 2,500 have been charged, but the cases have not gone to trial as a legal challenge to the proscription is due to be heard in the Supreme Court next month.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
She said the judges recognised the proscription of an organisation like Palestine Acton was "highly controversial" and that it was supported by "many otherwise lawful citizens".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
In a report, Hall recommended a law change that would give the government powers "equivalent to proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
There is no positive evidence that Danton directly instigated the insurrection of the 31st of May and the 2nd of June, which ended in the purge of the Convention and the proscription of the Girondins.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
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