Routine repression of Smash EDO activists continues

On the 8th February 2012 Chris Osmond, a long-term campaigner against EDO MBM.ITT, was in court for criminal damage for allegedly tapping the fence of EDO with a rock during a demonstration.

Solidarity Demo

On the 8th February 2012 Chris Osmond was in court for criminal damage for allegedly tapping the fence of EDO with a rock during a demonstration.

A solidarity demonstration was held outside the court

The charges against Chris are clearly politically motivated. The trial has been running for fifteen months with the Crown Prosecution Service never yet specifying the amount of damage caused.

The defence made an application too dismiss on the grounds of abuse of process. This was because the CPS had originally dropped the case due to 'insufficient evidence' and then restarted the prosecution five months later.

During his evidence Chris branded the proceedings "Kafkaesque"

The district Judge will give a judgement on the abuse of process argument by the 20th February.

Smashy
e-mail: smashedo@riseup.net
Homepage: www.smashedo.org.uk

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15 months ???

10.02.2012 16:38

Who the hell is paying for all this, the legal costs must be astronomical and if this is the case that tax payers are somehow paying for this then it should be brought up in Parliament.

This really is outrageous, who the hell do these people think they are with these ridiculous charges. Its no wonder the world is on its knees when the law is such an ass.

I agree, smash EDO and while we're at it EDF and EDL aswell !!!

Nicey

I dont think it is ridiculous

11.02.2012 11:44

You've got an organisation called "smashEDO", whos publically stated aim is to destroy EDO, and then you got a member of that organisation hanging around the property with a rock and an evil grin.

To my mind, that is pretty threatening. If i worked at a place, where someone was hanging around outside with a rock in his hand and with a poster saying they they are going to smash the place up, I wouldn't feel comfortable about their intentions.

Lets put this into context. If someone said they didn't like a Doctor in a hospital and then started hanging around their hospital with a rock in their hand and set up an organisation called "Smash hospital", most people would consider that somewhat threatening.
The guy would probably be arrested and punished, but that kind of thing is not on. If he has a problem with the hospital or the doctor then he should sort it out within the law, not resort to using rocks and violence.

anon

In context..

12.02.2012 11:10

How long has the campaign been running ? How many 'terrified workers' have been physically attacked ?

Laugh at the crackdown on legal protest if you wish, but just remember, when they come for you there'll be no-one to peacefully protest your cause.

Apache

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i am ridiculous

12.02.2012 11:37

these anti-war "activists" are criminals and should be locked up. those men in that picture are very very dangerous individuals and i am scared of them, especially the man with the beard. he looks like osama bin laden. that is why i am always armed with cs gas and a taser. so i can stop evil men. i will have rapist-sex with your sister, mother, daughter or friend to get what i want and we will call it a "proportionate and legally sanctioned policing operation."

by jimmy cop 32 1/2 years old

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@by jimmy cop 32 1/2 years old

12.02.2012 13:28

Fortunately, your viewpoint is that a of Nobody.

You arn't in charge, it isn't your job, and therefore your view is worthless and can be ignored.

Rampant

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You made us Somebody

12.02.2012 22:00

Is that what the undercover cops get told to learn - that the activists that they rape and abuse are just "Nobodies"? Obey the law or we will Rape you with our pencil peckers?

How about we cut your balls off fascist?

Thankyou

12.02.2012 23:49

To all the brave edo smashers, thankyou!

Sympathy for people who work in a bomb factory? Are you kidding?
These internet trolls are pretty crap aren't they? I mean how sad their lives must be, I don't feel sorry for them either!

The post above about the doctor is a classic...... I mean who on earth would think that was a valid analogy to smash edo?
They make bombs! Bombs to kills children!
The troll wants to know why the activists do not pursue a legal course against edo.
Well perhaps because the legal system in the UK is inadequate, and plagued with corruption at all levels.
Despite this, the activists who did enter the edo factory and caused damage were acquitted by the judge in their trial who said that it was the moral responsibility of all citizens to take this kind of direct action against arms companies who were selling weapons to be used to oppress civilians, in the case of edo, against defenseless children in Gaza.

Gosh I wonder what the trolls will say next...... probably not anything intelligent, but I do think we should all make an effort to set things straight here as it makes good practice.

Once again, a massive thankyou to all activists!
remember the only reason why these trolls are being paid to write so much divisive nonsense on indymedia is because the bastards who are in control of them are afraid.
They are afraid because they know that people power is the most powerful force in society, and they will do everything they can to make people think otherwise.
Goodluck everyone!

grateful living

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misunderstanding of what trolling is about

13.02.2012 21:03

>> Is that what the undercover cops get told to learn - that the activists that they rape and abuse are just "Nobodies"? Obey the law or we will Rape you with our pencil peckers?
No one knows what you are talking about. The only rapists i see are the activists fucking raping everyone up and arse and expecting a state handout for doing it.

>> How about we cut your balls off fascist?
Bring it on little boy.

>> Sympathy for people who work in a bomb factory? Are you kidding?
These internet trolls are pretty crap aren't they? I mean how sad their lives must be, I don't feel sorry for them either!
Well, its hardly surprising to expect otherwise off scum like you.
Bomb factory? Misinformed child. EDO doesn't make bombs you tool.
And are you actually saying that all bombs are bad!? Idealist as well as stupid.

>> The post above about the doctor is a classic...... I mean who on earth would think that was a valid analogy to smash edo?
Just shows how biased you are. One rule to you, another rule for the rest of us. Fuck off

>> They make bombs! Bombs to kills children!
Bullshit. Any evidence of that?

>> The troll wants to know why the activists do not pursue a legal course against edo.
Well perhaps because the legal system in the UK is inadequate, and plagued with corruption at all levels.
You mean it doesn't do what you want it to do. Well shit - any legal dispute will have two sides thinking different things. Both can't win. There has to be a loser - and at the moment that is you. Try winning rather than changing the rules in your favour.

>> Despite this, the activists who did enter the edo factory and caused damage were acquitted by the judge in their trial who said that it was the moral responsibility of all citizens to take this kind of direct action against arms companies who were selling weapons to be used to oppress civilians, in the case of edo, against defenseless children in Gaza.
Utter bullshit. Next you'll be saying Abu Qatada is a top bloke.
Its the moral responsiblity to report a crime. If you want to make what EDO does a crime, then you need to make a law to fit it. Thats how this country works. Don't like it? Tough

>> Gosh I wonder what the trolls will say next...... probably not anything intelligent, but I do think we should all make an effort to set things straight here as it makes good practice.
Well, for all your superiority on the subject it seems your viewpoint is massively in the minority. So perhaps it isn't that intelligent afterall? Maybe you are wrong - especially if everyone else doesn't seem to think like you?

>> Once again, a massive thankyou to all activists!
About two dozen people out of 50 odd million

>> remember the only reason why these trolls are being paid to write so much divisive nonsense on indymedia is because the bastards who are in control of them are afraid.
Deluded. You have no idea what trolling is have you?
Trolling is a form of non-violent, peaceful and lawful protest. Don't like it? Tough. Get the law changed if you have a problem with it. Whilst trolling is legal - I am in my right to do it as a form of protest.

>> They are afraid because they know that people power is the most powerful force in society, and they will do everything they can to make people think otherwise.
Bullshit. The only thing we are afraid of is having to pay your bills.

Anon

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