⁤ ‍ ⁣ London police⁢ arrested Swedish ​climate activist Greta Thunberg on tuesday, April 16, 2024, during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, according to Defend Our Juries, a UK-based campaign group.

Arrest ⁣Under Terrorism Act

Thunberg was arrested under‌ the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying ⁢a sign expressing support for⁤ prisoners associated ⁤with Palestine⁤ Action. The British‍ government has proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.Section 13 of ⁢the Terrorism ‍Act 2000 prohibits displaying articles supporting ‌proscribed⁣ organizations.

‌ ⁢ Police ‌initially arrested⁤ two individuals for throwing red‍ paint at ‌a building.A City of London Police spokesperson stated that a 22-year-old woman, later⁢ identified as Thunberg, subsequently attended the scene and was then arrested ​for the placard offense.

Targeted Building and Elbit Systems

Defend Our Juries stated the targeted⁤ building housed an insurance firm providing services ⁢to Elbit Systems,the British branch of ⁣the Israeli​ defense company. Elbit Systems is a major ‌supplier of ‌military technology and equipment.