Protest for the right to protest at Newchurch Farm
Reb Ellion | 26.11.2004 23:05 | Animal Liberation | Repression
The same kind of draconian injunction that has previously been used against SHAC campaigners and those opposed to the building of Oxford Uni`s new torture lab, was yesterday served on Newchurch protesters! A total of 13 individuals and 4 groups are named on the injunction but the restrictions it will impose will apply to everyone who wishes to express their disgust at the breeding of guinea pigs for cruel, useless, misleading experiments.
Under the terms of the injunction, demonstrations will be banned on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. One weekday protest will be allowed per week which must be arranged with the police, will be restricted to 2 hours and must involve no more than 8 protesters!!!
Those named on the injunction intend to fight it in the courts. The police already have many powers which they can(and do constantly) use to restrict protests and `protect` David Hall and Partners. This injunction is yet another attack on our freedom to speak out for suffering animals and it must be challenged all the way.
Please don`t stand by whilst yet more restrictions are imposed against lawful, peaceful protesters, join the demo at the farm on Sunday and protest for our right to protest!!
Reb Ellion
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