Banksy Strikes Again: New Artwork at Royal Courts of Justice

Okay, so Banksy has done it again, and honestly, this might be one of his most controversial pieces yet. My favourite artist and political activist standing up for Palestine — love him!

Here’s what happened: a new Banksy popped up on the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Picture this: a judge in a wig using a tiny auctioneer-style gavel to beat a protester lying on the ground with a blood-stained placard. Wild, right? It first appeared on the Queen's Building but was quickly covered with black sheets and metal barriers. The Met Police confirmed it’s been reported as criminal damage.

Banksy himself posted it on Instagram, captioning it: “Royal Courts Of Justice. London.” Classic move — no explanation, just letting the art speak for itself. The courts say they’ll remove it because the building is Grade II-listed and has to maintain its historic character. Meanwhile, guards and CCTV are keeping a close eye, so no sneaky photos for now.

This one seems like a direct nod to the recent pro-Palestine protests— remember nearly 900 people got arrested after Palestine Action was banned earlier this year? Campaigners say Banksy’s artwork perfectly captures how the state tries to crush civil liberties… but also how dissent can’t be beaten. Honestly, that’s why his stuff hits so hard — political, provocative, unforgettable.

Local witnesses said guards were stationed to block photos and cover it up quickly. One passerby said, “I think it’s disgusting they would just cover it up. They’re clearly afraid of the response this will get.” Can’t blame them — Banksy has a way of making powerful statements that really stick.

His stencilled work has a long history of calling out injustice, from government policy to war, capitalism, and even the Israeli separation wall. And this latest piece? Just another reminder why we can’t stop talking about him.

And the big question we’re all wondering: who IS Banksy? Rumour has it, with this latest “criminal damage” stunt, maybe — just maybe — we’ll finally get a peek behind the curtain. I can’t wait to see if that’s true! But then again I like the illusion of not knowing.