Latest Banksy Mural Removed from London's Royal Court of Justice

Globally-renowned British street artist Banksy's latest mural at London's Royal Courts of Justice was erased from the court building's exterior wall on Wednesday, September 10. 

Before the mural was erased, it was hidden from the public by a temporary barrier; nonetheless, a few pedestrians managed to get pictures of the mural, with one pulling away the barrier to allow the bystanders better access. 

In early September 2025, the elusive street artist Banksy unveiled a provocative mural on the exterior wall of the Queen’s Building.

The artwork, which appeared on 7 September 2025, depicts a bespectacled judge, clad in traditional wig and black robe, forcefully bringing down a gavel on a protester sprawled on the ground, clutching a blood-stained placard.

The mural’s timing was deeply symbolic. It emerged just days after nearly 900 demonstrators were arrested during protests in solidarity with the now-banned activist group Palestine Action.

While Banksy offered no explicit statement, many interpreted the artwork as a searing commentary on the legal system’s crackdown on dissent—especially after the organization was proscribed in July under the UK’s counterterrorism laws.

Once revealed, the mural instantly drew public attention—security quickly responded by covering it with black plastic sheets and erecting metal barriers, while police and cameras monitored the scene.

Authorities cited heritage preservation as the reason for action: the Queen’s Building is a Grade-II listed structure, part of the 143-year-old Royal Courts complex, and must maintain its historical character.

Courts and heritage officials confirmed on Tuesday that the mural would be removed, and the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into possible criminal damage—a standard protocol for unauthorised works on listed property.

Meanwhile, supporters and civil liberties campaigners, including the group Defend Our Juries, praised the mural’s powerful imagery. They argued it underscored how the law can serve as a tool of oppression—but also how art can ignite resistance.

Banksy's history of politically charged street art, especially related to Palestine, frames this latest work as part of a broader legacy of dissent. From murals on the West Bank separation wall to provocative installations across Europe, he consistently confronts viewers with uncomfortable truths.

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