Multiple arrests occurred as hundreds of pro-Palestine Action demonstrators gathered outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. The protest took place as the Labour Party began its annual conference, with more than 250 people gathering outside the venue. Many of the demonstrators held handmade banners reading "I support Palestine Action," referencing a group that has been banned by the UK government under anti-terrorism laws. Police officers stood nearby before intervening to arrest those who refused to lower their signs, citing the Terrorism Act. The arrests, which lasted for several hours, sparked criticism from human rights groups. Amnesty International UK called the arrests a "shameful attack on freedom of speech," criticizing the government for targeting peaceful demonstrators. The group’s spokesperson, Kerry Moscogiuri, said that the arrests of people of all ages—ranging from teenagers to grandparents—for holding signs outside the conference were an overreach. She urged the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to reform laws that restrict the right to protest and allow communities to gather on issues they care about. The protest was organized by the campaign group Defend Our Juries, which has been advocating for the removal of the ban on Palestine Action. A spokesperson for the group said that public pressure and the growing cost of enforcing the ban have made it increasingly difficult to maintain. They criticized the government for continuing to treat the group as a threat, despite widespread calls for action on the situation in Gaza. The spokesperson called on Burnham to take meaningful steps to end UK complicity with Israel’s actions and to stop prosecuting people for peacefully protesting against alleged war crimes. Demonstrators showed solidarity with those being arrested by applauding and chanting “free, free Palestine.” The group Defend Our Juries urged the Prime Minister to use his first major speech at the Labour Party conference to commit to ending the prosecution of individuals for their political beliefs. As the debate over freedom of expression and the role of protest in holding leaders accountable continues, the incident has highlighted tensions between government policies and the rights of citizens to express their views publicly.