History should never be erased or forgotten – Banksy Royal courts of justice Tee-shirt

Description

This t-shirt is more than just an image; it’s a statement about a moment in history that was almost erased. The design features a powerful collage of Banksy’s artwork at the Royal Courts of Justice, it was first seen on the 8th September 2025, showing the mural as it was, and its “ghost” after the initial attempt to remove it a day later. The artwork depicted a judge using a gavel to beat a cowering protester, a poignant critique of the UK’s legal system and a commentary on the dangers of two-tiered politics.

The mural appeared shortly after hundreds of people were arrested for protesting a government ban on a pro-Palestine group, raising serious questions about free speech and the right to dissent. The subsequent removal of the art, citing the building’s “listed” status, ignited a debate about whether history, especially one that challenges authority, should be so easily forgotten.

This shirt is for those who believe that art and dissent are vital to a healthy society. It is a wearable protest and a reminder that even when the state tries to scrub away a message, the memory of it can live on. Wear it as a symbol that history, however uncomfortable, should never be erased or forgotten.