Roger Waters Risks Prosecution for Backing Banned Palestine Action Group

Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters is stirring controversy once again, this time risking legal trouble in the U.K. for openly supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned by Parliament as a terrorist organization. In a bold video posted to X on July 5, 2025, Waters praised the group, calling it a "great organization" and insisting its nonviolent protests against Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems are a stand for justice.

Waters, never one to shy away from political statements, declared, "I am Spartacus," while showcasing a handwritten sign accusing Parliament of being swayed by "agents of a genocidal foreign power." He doubled down, aligning himself with Palestine Action’s cause and praising punk-rap duo Bob Vylan for their anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury Festival. His defiance comes as the U.K. cracks down on the group, citing their actions—like damaging planes at a Royal Air Force base—as promoting terrorism.

Under U.K. law, supporting a proscribed group like Palestine Action could land Waters in hot water, with penalties including up to 14 years in prison. The Campaign Against Antisemitism has already flagged his video, warning that it violates the Terrorism Act 2000 and promising private prosecution if authorities don’t act. They’ve also criticized Waters for perpetuating antisemitic tropes, pointing to his history of controversial statements.

Waters’ supporters see him as a fearless advocate for Palestinian rights, while critics argue his rhetoric crosses dangerous lines. As the debate rages, one thing’s clear: the former rock icon isn’t backing down, even with the law looming.