Waving placards reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action," demonstrators gathered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Londonderry and Truro. PICS/ AFP
The government moved to ban Palestine Action after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on June 20 to protest British military support for Israel's war with Hamas
The activists sprayed red paint into the jet engines of two huge tanker planes and caused further damage with crowbars
Parliament passed legislation earlier this month designating Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, meaning membership in the group or support for its actions are now punishable by up to 14 years in prison
Police announced an increased presence in central London ahead of the protests, saying they would protect the right to peaceful protest but would act swiftly if demonstrators violated the law
Almost 100 protesters were arrested around the country on Saturday, including 55 in London, Defend Our Juries said in a statement
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