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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.



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**

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support the protestors

23.03.2010 14:03

forget reducing the sentences; all these people should be acquitted straight up. they should be celebrated for taking to the streets to protest against israels genocide against Gaza.
big up to all these brothers and sisters.

fuck the police!

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Rubbish

23.03.2010 14:14

"These are political sentences, intended to criminalise the right to protest"

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


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Dont come

23.03.2010 14:30

Why should the good people of Isleworth have to put up with you smelly lay abouts.Either get jobs or girlfriends.

Anti Antifa


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Shame

23.03.2010 14:32

I think Gaza was probably the best midfield player England ever produced.

Toby


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Pointless

23.03.2010 14:37

Dont bother coming,we dont want you in Isleworth

Anti fa


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Shame

23.03.2010 14:44

Gaza's career was cut short by his drink problem

Fanatic


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Never the same

23.03.2010 15:16

Genocide were never the same after Gabriel left

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no facebook pls

23.03.2010 15:44

for fucks sake, why can't people put information up that is *not* on facebook. not all of us have or want access to it. can't you put the info on a website, or blog somewhere????!! this is important information. people should

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Local

23.03.2010 18:52

The residence of Isleworth do not want you fascists in their pleasant town

Antifa


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My comment deleted?

24.03.2010 01:35

Funny how my comment was deleted because I disagreed with supporting violent activists. Is this the new criteria of Indymedia now? Anyone who doesn't agree with being a hardcore anarchist has their comments deleted? Pathetic.

Anon


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Demo

24.03.2010 18:49

Dont come to Isleworth, you will not be welcome

Eva


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@Eva

26.03.2010 20:36

We did go. We were welcome. We'll go back next time.

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