Support Gaza protesters at Court - 9:30, 26th March, Isleworth
viva viva falestina | 23.03.2010 12:18 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Repression | World
Many thousands of us came out to demonstrate against Israeli war crimes committed against the people of Gaza in January 2009. Motivated by images of violent death and destruction, and a desire to express solidarity with the people of Gaza, adults and children spontaneously gathered at the Israeli Embassy in London to demand justice.
Following these protests 119 young people were arrested. They were predominantly Muslim and aged between 16-19 years, the youngest was 12. So far 78 people have been charged with offences, the vast majority of these are public order offences which hold a maximum of 5 years imprisonment.
Following these protests 119 young people were arrested. They were predominantly Muslim and aged between 16-19 years, the youngest was 12. So far 78 people have been charged with offences, the vast majority of these are public order offences which hold a maximum of 5 years imprisonment.
22 young people have already been sent to prison. Their sentences have ranged from 8 months to 2 years.
Judge Denniss has clearly stated that many of the sentences he has passed have been deterrence sentences, intended to deter future protesters, and that he will continue to do so. These are political sentences, intended to criminalise the right to protest and which unfairly target the Muslim community.
The next lot of sentencing are scheduled for the 26th March, at 9.30 at Isleworth Crown Court. It is important that as many people as possible come out to show that they support the young people and recognise the unfairness of these convictions and we will not stand for it.
Our present aim should be to campaign for reduced sentences, release of prisoners, and dropping of charges. This is the very least that these brave and conscious young people deserve
**Support the protesters and their families at Court - 9:30, 26th March, Isleworth Crown Court, London**
Judge Denniss has clearly stated that many of the sentences he has passed have been deterrence sentences, intended to deter future protesters, and that he will continue to do so. These are political sentences, intended to criminalise the right to protest and which unfairly target the Muslim community.
The next lot of sentencing are scheduled for the 26th March, at 9.30 at Isleworth Crown Court. It is important that as many people as possible come out to show that they support the young people and recognise the unfairness of these convictions and we will not stand for it.
Our present aim should be to campaign for reduced sentences, release of prisoners, and dropping of charges. This is the very least that these brave and conscious young people deserve
**Support the protesters and their families at Court - 9:30, 26th March, Isleworth Crown Court, London**
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support the protestors
23.03.2010 14:03
big up to all these brothers and sisters.
fuck the police!
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Rubbish
23.03.2010 14:14
Nonsense. What have they been sentenced for? Holding a banner? Perhaps signing a petition? No, they have been convicted of violent disorder. Do you expect the courts to say 'oh you threw that brick at the policeman as a protest? Oh, thats ok then. Carry on. This is a democracy after all!' Attacking the UK police has nothing to do with freedom for Palestine. If every demo had people throwing bricks London would under a shower of bricks every day of the year. I was on the demos for Palestine that week. What Israel did and are doing is disgusting this doesn't mean therefore you can act like an idiot.
Anon
Dont come
23.03.2010 14:30
Anti Antifa
Shame
23.03.2010 14:32
Toby
Pointless
23.03.2010 14:37
Anti fa
Shame
23.03.2010 14:44
Fanatic
Never the same
23.03.2010 15:16
A fan
no facebook pls
23.03.2010 15:44
:)
Local
23.03.2010 18:52
Antifa
Blog supporting Gaza defendants
23.03.2010 19:23
Lynx
Another website
23.03.2010 19:35
Lynx
My comment deleted?
24.03.2010 01:35
Anon
Demo
24.03.2010 18:49
Eva
@Eva
26.03.2010 20:36
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