3 days of direct action has just finished at the Faslane nuclear submarine base. Each day gates into the base were blockaded by a combination of sit downs, samba and lockons. Around 500 people took part in the mass blockade on Monday (11th feb) which saw over 100 arrests including politicians and clergy (report). Tuesday saw more blockades and a 'jericho rumpus' noise protest and around 30 arrests (report). Wednesday concluded with a carnival style 'valentine's ball', more actions and about 30 arrests, bringing the total to almost 200 (report). While in Scotland the majority of the public support the protests and those activists engaging in civil disobedience, media coverage has been almost non-existent.

Pictures 1, 2, 3, 4 : Video day one : Background links : Links to last years October blockade.