The Independent Commission for Human Rights in Palestine (ICJP) has taken action against the Metropolitan Police Service (Met Police) over the 'Great Israeli Real Estate' event held in London. Theorganisation claims that the event promoted real estate and investment opportunities in occupied Palestine, which is in breach of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. The ICJP has issued a Serious Crime Prevention Order letter to the Met Police, requiring them to take action to prevent similar events in the future. This includes the seizure of any assets related to the event and the freezing of any funds involved in its organisation. The Met Police must comply with the order, which was issued on 24 May 2024.
The 'Great Israeli Real Estate' event was held in London in April 2024 and featured speakers and exhibitors promoting real estate and investment opportunities in occupied Palestine. The ICJP claims that the event was in breach of the Policing and Crime Act 2009, which prohibits the promotion of terrorist organisations and activities. The organisation has been working to raise awareness of the issue and to hold those responsible accountable. The Met Police have not commented on the matter, but the ICJP has stated that they will continue to monitor the situation and take further action if necessary.
The ICJP's decision to issue a Serious Crime Prevention Order letter to the Met Police is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the promotion of real estate and investment opportunities in occupied Palestine. Theorganisation has been critical of the UK government's stance on the issue, which they claim is not doing enough to prevent the promotion of terrorist organisations and activities. The ICJP's action is a move to hold the Met Police accountable for their actions and to prevent similar events in the future.