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it's official: cops are wankers!

trucking banker | 05.03.2008 21:34 | No Border Camp 2007 | Migration | Repression

The court case against a No Borders activist arrested for saying 'wankers' was laughed out of court this week.

On the way to a demo at the No Borders camp last October an activist was arrested for saying 'wankers' in the presence of the police. She was charged with Section 5 of the Public Order Act and Section 50 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act for refusing to give the police her details when requested. She was chucked in the back of a van, kept in a cell for 8 hours and banned from Sussex for a month. 5 months later it was taken to a 3 day trial but thrown out of court on the first day under abuse of process as soon as the police opened their mouths. They stumbled over their evidence, contradicted themselves and showed their unbelievable lack of knowledge of the law as well as their aim to intimidate activists. Once again the police live up to their reputation.

trucking banker

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Sue!!!

05.03.2008 22:07

Now that the case has quite rightly been thrown out, methinks the defendant should sue the police for malicious prosecution, wrongful arrest and wrongful detention. It sounds like a very strong case. Contact a suitable law firm, e.g. Bindmans for advice, and apply for legal aid.

Paul Hussey


Dont be wankers keep peace & defend people!

06.03.2008 10:41

Dont be wankers keep peace & defend people!not the less than 1%of the ruling class, who are trapped by this stupid system also

joni


Yes, sue!

06.03.2008 12:58

It is a long-winded business to do it, but I believe in using the law to turn the tables on the state and its supporters. Everybody should try to take ownership of the law and use it to bring about real justice for themselves. The more people know about using the law, the less opportunity the state and the ruling class have to use it to oppress us. People should take ownership of it for themselves.

Annie Citizen
- Homepage: http://www.rightsandwrongsuk.blogspot.com


Harry Roberts is our friend

06.03.2008 13:39

In a very similar case, me and my friend we're recently arrested under section 5 on a Newcastle demo for uttering the immortal words 'Harry Roberts is our friend', and then subsequently refusing to give our details. I was let off with a fine, my friend has a court date in June. If anyone from this particular case has any useful information we may use in his defence please get in touch.
ACAB!

(a)
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did you witness my arrest?

08.03.2008 18:14

i had the same section 5 slapped on me at manchester in june last year. the copper said i looked about 50 (cheeky twats). i was also shaking my marracas constantly, if i ring a bell and if u saw me get arrested, contact me or  dianne.plummer@howells-solicitors.com

kartoonhead
mail e-mail: kartoonhead@yahoo.co.uk