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Palestine Action Ruling: Human Rights Organisations Call for Ofcom to Issue Guidance on Content Takedowns

A UK High Court has declared the government’s proscription of Palestine Action unlawful, prompting human‑rights groups to demand immediate guidance from Ofcom on how platforms should handle related content. The government’s appeal leaves uncertainty over whether online material supporting the group must still be removed under the Online Safety Act. Open Rights Group’s open letter asks Ofcom to clarify removal duties, restoration processes, and compliance with upcoming 2026 safety obligations. The lack of clear regulator direction risks over‑censorship of legitimate political speech.