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The mysterious case of the missing documentary

On Thursday 22 January a Channel 4 ‘Dispatches’ was due to broadcast a program investigating the ban on Palestine action and the arrest of more than 2000 people protesting it.

It was never broadcast and #C4 won’t say why. None of the rest of the MSM seems keen to find out either.

Who has done the nobbling (OK, no probs for probable suspects) and why is the #MSM strangely quiet?

#PalestoneAction #Censorship #Maladministration #UKPol

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From one TV guide,

The Government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation
has been met with waves of controversy, and thousands have taken to the streets
to protest. Over 2,000 people who expressed public support for the group have
been arrested, threatening to overwhelm the police and the justice system.
Reporter Matt Shea investigates the truth about Palestine Action and why the
Government felt the need to proscribe them alongside ISIS and neo-Nazis. — From one TV guide, The Government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been met with waves of controversy, and thousands have taken to the streets to protest. Over 2,000 people who expressed public support for the group have been arrested, threatening to overwhelm the police and the justice system. Reporter Matt Shea investigates the truth about Palestine Action and why the Government felt the need to proscribe them alongside ISIS and neo-Nazis.

From IMDB text reads

On Thursday 22 January 2026, Channel 4 broadcasts Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban” on Channel 4 promises to be an eye-opening exploration of a controversial topic. The episode is part of the “Dispatches” series, known for its in-depth investigations. Reporter Matt Shea takes the lead in uncovering the reasons behind the government’s decision to ban the direct action group Palestine Action.

In this episode, Shea delves into the implications of the ban, examining how it has affected not only the group but also the police and the judiciary. The government’s actions have created significant pressure on these institutions,... — From IMDB text reads On Thursday 22 January 2026, Channel 4 broadcasts Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban! Episode Summary The upcoming episode of “Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban” on Channel 4 promises to be an eye-opening exploration of a controversial topic. The episode is part of the “Dispatches” series, known for its in-depth investigations. Reporter Matt Shea takes the lead in uncovering the reasons behind the government’s decision to ban the direct action group Palestine Action. In this episode, Shea delves into the implications of the ban, examining how it has affected not only the group but also the police and the judiciary. The government’s actions have created significant pressure on these institutions,...

PICK OF THE DAY
Palestine Action: The Truth Behind The Ban: Dispatches 10pm, Channel 4

Since the atrocities of 7 October 2023 and the war between Israel and Hamas, images of bloodshed and destruction in Gaza have caused outrage and despair. There have been regular protests across the world, while in the UK, one group – Palestine Action – has been banned as a terrorist organisation. After the Government’s decision to proscribe it, thousands have taken to the streets. Over 2,000 people who expressed public support for Palestine Action have been arrested, threatening to overwhelm the police and the justice system. Matt Shea now investigates the truth about the organisation and why the Government took action. — PICK OF THE DAY Palestine Action: The Truth Behind The Ban: Dispatches 10pm, Channel 4 Since the atrocities of 7 October 2023 and the war between Israel and Hamas, images of bloodshed and destruction in Gaza have caused outrage and despair. There have been regular protests across the world, while in the UK, one group – Palestine Action – has been banned as a terrorist organisation. After the Government’s decision to proscribe it, thousands have taken to the streets. Over 2,000 people who expressed public support for Palestine Action have been arrested, threatening to overwhelm the police and the justice system. Matt Shea now investigates the truth about the organisation and why the Government took action.

Wen

@Wen@mastodon.scot · 2 weeks ago

The mysterious case of the missing documentary

On Thursday 22 January a Channel 4 ‘Dispatches’ was due to broadcast a program investigating the ban on Palestine action and the arrest of more than 2000 people protesting it.

It was never broadcast and #C4 won’t say why. None of the rest of the MSM seems keen to find out either.

Who has done the nobbling (OK, no probs for probable suspects) and why is the #MSM strangely quiet?

#PalestoneAction #Censorship #Maladministration #UKPol

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Michał "rysiek" Woźniak · 🇺🇦 boosted

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@Wen@mastodon.scot · 2 weeks ago

I can imagine the conversations within the #London #maladministration.

‘We need to approve another data centre’
‘Why’
‘Oh #AI and #Palentir and keeping #US tech companies happy and other things, mumble mumble’
‘What about water and power requirements’
‘Who cares, if Londoners complain we will ship it in from #Wales or #Scotland’
‘Fine’
‘What about #environmental assessments?’
‘Screw them, we have avoided them in the past’

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/23/uk_gov_dc/

UK govt caves on datacenter approval after legal challenge

: Ministry admits greenlighting London-based megabit barn without proper environmental safeguards

Wen

@Wen@mastodon.scot · 2 weeks ago

I can imagine the conversations within the #London #maladministration.

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/23/uk_gov_dc/

UK govt caves on datacenter approval after legal challenge

: Ministry admits greenlighting London-based megabit barn without proper environmental safeguards

Cory Doctorow and 1 other boosted

Wen

@Wen@mastodon.scot · 5 months ago

UK Government has lost the plot if it’s criminalising this T-shirt

If we criminalise a message that says, in essence, “stop genocide”, we have lost the plot. The proper response is not a charge sheet but a recommitment to the principle that in a democracy, words – however uncomfortable – are met with words, not handcuffs.

http://archive.today/2025.08.31-084129/https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25428977.uk-government-lost-plot-criminalising-t-shirt/

Aletter from Peter Macari that lays out the argument

#PalestineAction #Proscription #Terrorism #Cooper #Maladministration #Scottland #TheNational

Screenwriter Paul Laverty pictured wearing a 'Genocide in Palestine, time to take action' T-shirt in Edinburgh

Wen

@Wen@mastodon.scot · 5 months ago

UK Government has lost the plot if it’s criminalising this T-shirt

http://archive.today/2025.08.31-084129/https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25428977.uk-government-lost-plot-criminalising-t-shirt/

Aletter from Peter Macari that lays out the argument

#PalestineAction #Proscription #Terrorism #Cooper #Maladministration #Scottland #TheNational

Charles U. Farley boosted

Wen

@Wen@mastodon.scot · 6 months ago

Comment: Farcical mass arrests expose Labour’s failings over Palestine

Yvette Cooper has overseen a brittle form of authoritarianism which, far from preserving the status quo, is fracturing it.

The Home Secretary is now reduced to suggesting that there are things the public doesn’t know about the organisation, which only she does, in defence of the draconian policy.

http://archive.today/2025.08.19-053244/https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25399762.farcical-mass-arrests-expose-labours-failings-palestine/

#PalestineAction #Cooper #Maladministration #Authoritarianism #TheNational

Photo: Police arrest people carrying I support Palestine Action posters

Wen

@Wen@mastodon.scot · 6 months ago

Comment: Farcical mass arrests expose Labour’s failings over Palestine

Yvette Cooper has overseen a brittle form of authoritarianism which, far from preserving the status quo, is fracturing it.

The Home Secretary is now reduced to suggesting that there are things the public doesn’t know about the organisation, which only she does, in defence of the draconian policy.

http://archive.today/2025.08.19-053244/https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25399762.farcical-mass-arrests-expose-labours-failings-palestine/

#PalestineAction #Cooper #Maladministration #Authoritarianism #TheNational