fairford protester on hunger strike
la la | 22.03.2003 23:56
A fairford protester who was arrested today is making his own principled stand against the blatant abuse of police powers used against demonstrators at the base.
The protester, currently being held at Stroud police station has completely refused to co-operate with what he feels to be a farcical charge, an abuse of his civil liberties and the misuse of section 60 powers.
He has refused to reveal his identity, and is also refusing food.
Arrested for refusal to remove a mask, he has decided to make a stand because of the complete disregard for civil liberties the police displayed at Fairford today. Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act was used to justify numerous and arbitrary stop and search incidents. 'Offensive' materials such as placards were confiscated or destroyed and individuals were harrassed and intimidated. The authorities were obviously determined to stop legitimate protest by whatever means necessary, legal or not.
It looks likely that the protester will be held at Stroud until he can go before a magistrates court, which will probably not be until Monday.
He has refused to reveal his identity, and is also refusing food.
Arrested for refusal to remove a mask, he has decided to make a stand because of the complete disregard for civil liberties the police displayed at Fairford today. Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act was used to justify numerous and arbitrary stop and search incidents. 'Offensive' materials such as placards were confiscated or destroyed and individuals were harrassed and intimidated. The authorities were obviously determined to stop legitimate protest by whatever means necessary, legal or not.
It looks likely that the protester will be held at Stroud until he can go before a magistrates court, which will probably not be until Monday.
la la
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