Police Scotland investigating signs supporting proscribed Palestine Action in Edinburgh
The force said they were made aware of images circulating online
Dozens of people across the UK have been arrested at coordinated protests in support of proscribed group Palestine Action.
Marches were held in Edinburgh, London, Manchester, and Bristol, as part of a campaign by Defend Our Juries.
The Metropolitan Police said 55 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying placards which read “I oppose genocide I support Palestine Action”.
It comes a day after a 64 year old man was arrested in Glasgow in connection with an offence under the same act, which Police Scotland said was “expressing support for a proscribed organisation”.
Protesters in Edinburgh told Tay FM they were not put off from protesting by the group being proscribed.
One demonstrator, Ruth said: “It's ridiculous that I think over 100 people have been arrested now for holding a sign, a piece of paper with pen on it.
"I think people here have shown that we're not letting that fear stop us from showing up."
Another protester, David, said: "I think in this case, in the case of Palestine Action, I think the government is wrong, and the law is wrong."
Police Scotland confirmed there were no arrests at the march in Edinburgh, however added “enquiries are ongoing” after photos online showed “individuals displaying signs expressing support for a proscribed organisation”.
"I think the government is wrong, and the law is wrong"
A woman who was detained by police in Parliament Square, London said: "We demand that Palestine Action is de-proscribed.
"Our government is not only arming a genocide, they are using terrorism laws to silence people who speak out.
"Palestine Action are campaigning for peace. They are dismantling weapons factories."
A spokesperson for Defend Our Juries said: "Just a few weeks ago, being arrested under the Terrorism Act was the stuff of nightmares.
"Now it's a badge of honour that people are wearing with pride - the mark of resistance to genocide and standing firm for our democratic freedoms."
It comes ahead of a High Court hearing on Monday in which the co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, will ask for the green light to challenge the Home Secretary's decision to ban the group under anti-terror laws.
The ban means that membership of, or support for, the direct action group is now a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison, under the Terrorism Act 2000.
The Metropolitan Police said 70 people were arrested at similar demonstrations in Parliament Square over the past two weekends.
The move to ban the organisation came after two Voyager aircraft were damaged at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on June 20, an incident claimed by Palestine Action, which police said caused about £7 million worth of damage.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action three days later, saying that the vandalism of the planes was "disgraceful" and the group had a "long history of unacceptable criminal damage".