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Civil Rights Defence in County Court protest

pc | 14.06.2006 07:00 | Culture | Repression | Social Struggles | World

A small number of activists staged a protest outside the County Court this morning demanding charges against 13 Melbourne men be dropped...

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Michael Pearce from Liberty Victoria
Michael Pearce from Liberty Victoria

Taking photos in the court precincts is forbidden?
Taking photos in the court precincts is forbidden?


AUSTRALIA: MELB: As already mentioned on this site ( http://melbourne.indymedia.org/news/2006/06/114643.php) 13 Melbourne accused of terror offences are being held on remand in Guantanamo-style conditions at Barwon Prison, in spite of the fact they have not yet been charged, let alone been found guilty of planning or carrying out any terrorist act. A small number of activists from Civil Rights Defence ( http://www.civilrightsdefence.org) staged a protest this morning outside the County Court, to coincide with a committal hearing for the men. Michael Pearce from Liberty Victoria said a few words to the assembled media - unfortunately inaudible from where I was standing due to traffic noise. As if to underline the message of some of the placards, a police officer took the name of one of the activists - for taking photos of the lineup. Apparently it was OK if you worked for Murdoch or whatever, but otherwise ...

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