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"description": "A new mural by Banksy was discovered on Monday on a building belonging to the Royal Courts of Justice in London.\n\nThe artwork depicts a judge in a traditional white wig raising his gavel against a protester, who shields himself with a blood-smeared placard.\n\nAccording to British media, the mural is seen as a response to the arrest of several hundred demonstrators on Saturday in support of the recently banned group Palestine Act. The piece was quickly covered with black plastic and metal […]",
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"textContent": "## A new mural by Banksy was discovered on Monday on a building belonging to the **Royal Courts of Justice in London**.\n\nThe artwork depicts a judge in a traditional white wig raising his gavel against a protester, who shields himself with a blood-smeared placard.\n\nAccording to British media, the mural is seen as a response to the arrest of several hundred demonstrators on Saturday in support of the recently banned group _Palestine Act_. The piece was quickly covered with black plastic and metal barriers, guarded throughout the day by security staff.\n\nBanksy in Gaza: **Banksy’s Gaza Murals Are More Relevant Than Ever**\n\n* * *\n\n### Banksy shared a photo of the work on his **Instagram account** with the caption: _“Royal Courts Of Justice. London.”_\n\nThe UK government recently outlawed _Palestine Act_ under anti-terrorism legislation.\n\n* * *\n\n* * *\n\nMore by Banksy!: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art?\n\n* * *\n\n## What do you think?",
"title": "Banksy at Royal Courts of Justice in London!",
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