Why I couldn't ban 'terrorists' Palestine Action - Manchester MP The ban has now come into force after a late-night legal bid asking the High Court to delay the move failed on Friday (July 4) The group has targeted buildings in Manchester (Image: William Lailey SWNS ) A Manchester MP has called the move to ban Palestine Action and designate them as a terror group as a 'blow against British values'. The direct action group has now been proscribed, making membership of, or support for, the organisation a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison. MPs voted...