Judges prohibit pro-Palestine march to Sydney Opera House and say protesters risk contempt of court
by Jordyn Beazley from on (#70MA2)
In landmark ruling, NSW court of appeal says anyone attending prohibited protest could be held in contempt of court
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New South Wales' top court has made a landmark ruling that criminalises attending a prohibited" protest, with the court of appeal banning a planned pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House scheduled for this weekend.
The court of appeal on Thursday ruled that anyone marching on the Opera House on Sunday could be held in contempt of court, as it sided with police against the Palestine Action Group due to extreme" safety concerns.
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