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Banksy has once again sparked discomfort with his work \u2014 only this time, he chose the wall of the High Court of Justice in London. The scene brings to the forefront questions about copyright law, the protection of heritage-listed buildings, and, of course, freedom of expression.\u2063
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A few weeks ago, an image appeared on the fa\u00e7ade of the London High Court depicting a judge striking a protester lying on the ground \u2014 a clear response to the British government\u2019s ban on the activist group Palestine Action. However, the gesture was short-lived. The following day, the mural was covered up because the building is officially listed as a site of cultural interest, and the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation. Authorities also warned that if charges were brought, the artist would have to reveal the identity he has kept secret for more than 30 years.\u2063
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The case remains highly controversial and raises important legal questions: To what extent can copyright protect street art? Should heritage protection take precedence? And who decides which public messages and artworks should be concealed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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