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Campaign for Free Assembly Next Public Meeting Saturday 12th April

11-04-2008 07:29

photograph by D. Viesnik
Saturday 12th April, 2-4pm. London School of Economics, Connaught House, room H102 (Holborn).

It’s time we had freedom to publicly assemble in the UK. The Campaign for Free Assembly is a group of individuals campaigning against the existing legislation restricting our freedom to assemble and the continued police repression of protest.

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SOCPA - two arrests at parliament square today

10-04-2008 21:06

police arrested barbara tucker this morning and haven't taken her to court today, instead holding her overnight yet again to appear in the morning
charity sweet was also arrested for an alleged public order offence late this afternoon

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Ken Livingstone arrested

10-04-2008 07:05

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what a pillock...

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Dear DS Sunman ... from Babs Tucker

10-04-2008 06:55

Last night, Babs and the Ninja Ant made a citizens arrest of Mayor Ken Livingstone... the videos will be posted soon...

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attempted citizen's arrest on ken livingstone

09-04-2008 19:26

at 7.15 this evening supporters from brian haw's peace camp attempted to make a citizen's arrest of ken livingstone outside parliament. they were arresting him on suspicion of criminal damage, harrassment, assault, and other charges arising from his authorisation of private security guards and fencing on parliament square during last year to remove parts of the peace camp unlawfully.

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Campaign for Free Assembly Next Public Meeting

08-04-2008 21:59

photograph by D. Viesnik
Saturday 10th May 2-4pm. London School of Economics, Connaught House, room H102 (Holborn).

It’s time we had freedom to publicly assemble in the UK. The Campaign for Free Assembly is a group of individuals campaigning against the existing legislation restricting our freedom to assemble and the continued police repression of protest.

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Video of April 2008 demonstration for Freedom of Assembly in London

08-04-2008 06:07

Following the first Days of Action in January and March, the Campaign for Free Assembly in London has now become a regular event on the first Saturday of every month.

Video of 3rd Day of Action:  http://www.archive.org/details/socpa5-4-08

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judges for justice - 15th march

07-04-2008 18:52

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short film of the 'judges for justice' action which took place in london on the 5th anniversary of the illegal attck on iraq. an ad hoc group paraded through london dressed as high court judges and armed with leaflets and an excellent banner. they started at the high court, visited downing street (without socpa authorisation) then to blair's new 'faith foundation' at grosvenor square and finally to his family home in connaught square

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Cordial Council of Resistance | 1012 - 2012 | Humanity in the UK

06-04-2008 22:11

12th & 19th April | UK Civil Liberties Mobilisation for 2012 | Meetings & Workshops!

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Campaign For Free Assembly Demo.

05-04-2008 15:18

FIT photographer Trafalgar Square
The demo went from Trafalgar Square via Parliament Square to the Home Office and back to Parliament Square then along Whitehall to the pub.

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SOCPA Victory? Campaign For Free Assembly Demo 1pm April 5th Trafalgar Square

04-04-2008 09:54

Jack Straw announced plans to replace SOCPA sections 132-138, which ban spontaneous demonstrations around Parliament, and make it a criminal offence to demonstrate with police permission - to get maximum positive PR from the ever compliant press, Straw only announced the repeal now, while the need for new laws was hidden in the small print. One battle may soon be over, the struggle continues on the streets.

We are meeting at 1pm at the roundabout on the South side of Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5th April. Come with your mates and discuss with them what you want to do with the day. Bring placards, banners, whistles or anything else you can think of. Let them know you won’t be easily silenced.

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SOCPA - chris coverdale arrested for non-payment of fines

02-04-2008 16:40

chris coverdale was arrested earlier today at his home in wimbledon for non-payment of fines imposed for a previous SOCPA unauthorised demonstration offence. he is being held overnight at wimbledon police station and will apear at the local court tomorrow morning.

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Chris Coverdale arrested after giving War Crimes evidence

02-04-2008 16:15

Chris Coverdale has just been arrested at his home and will spend the night in cells awaiting a court appearance tomorrow for non-Payment of SOCPA fines.

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SOCPA: The GLA's campaign against Brian Haw

30-03-2008 19:03

Having failed to get rid of Brian Haw by force (see:
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/09/382323.html
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/10/383843.html ) the Greater London Authority is trying again by legislation, their responses to the government consultation 'Managing Protest around Parliament' all seem to be aimed at getting rid of the peace camp. And the government agrees with them, SOCrAP isn't buried yet and they're already robbing its corpse.

Time for a protest outside City Hall?

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SOCPA Victory? Campaign for Free Assembly Demo 1pm April 5th Trafalgar Square

30-03-2008 12:30

WE OWN THE STREETS

Jack Straw announced plans to replace SOCPA sections 132-138, which ban spontaneous demonstrations around Parliament, and make it a criminal offence to demonstrate without police permission - to get maximum positive PR from the ever compliant press, Straw only announced the repeal now, while the need for new laws was hidden in the small print. One battle may soon be over, the struggle continues on the streets.

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London Critical Mass celebrates its 14th anniversary outside the Chinese Embassy

29-03-2008 11:03

Police outside Chinese Embassy
Wet and windy conditions didn't deter the riders.

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Go Zap 2012

26-03-2008 17:47

Invitation to 2012 Picnic, This Sunday

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SOCPA Victory? Demo 1pm April 5th Trafalgar Square

26-03-2008 03:08

Jack Straw announced plans to replace SOCPA sections 132-138, which ban spontaneous demonstrations around Parliament, and make it a criminal offence to demonstrate with police permission - to get maximum positive PR from the ever compliant press, Straw only announced the repeal now, while the need for new laws was hidden in the small print. One battle may soon be over, the struggle continues on the streets.

We are meeting at 1pm at the roundabout on the South side of Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5th April. Come with your mates and discuss with them what you want to do with the day. Bring placards, banners, whistles or anything else you can think of. Let them know you won’t be easily silenced.

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Photography protest looms at Scotland Yard (28.03.08)

25-03-2008 15:30

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to stage a protest outside New Scotland Yard in a fight for photographers' rights, sparked by the police's recent anti-terror publicity.