Banksy’s New Royal Courts of Justice Artwork Highlights Palestine Action Debate but Contains a Crucial Error
Just days after nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square during a massive protest against the government’s recent designation of the direct action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, renowned street artist Banksy has unveiled a new artwork at the Royal Courts of Justice. The piece, which adopts a striking pop art style featuring a lone figure and the word “bulletin”, has ignited renewed debate — partly because it contains one glaring factual mistake. On June 8, 2024, thousands gathered to protest the UK government’s controversial decision made in July 2024 to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terrorism












