The Metropolitan Police are attempting to remove Brian Haw from
Parliament Square. Brian has been protesting against US/UK policy on
Iraq (sanctions, war, occupation) and the war on terror since June 2001.
Parliament Square. Brian has been protesting against US/UK policy on
Iraq (sanctions, war, occupation) and the war on terror since June 2001.
The Metropolitan Police are attempting to remove Brian Haw from
Parliament Square. Brian has been protesting against US/UK policy on
Iraq (sanctions, war, occupation) and the war on terror since June 2001.
The Police have not decided on what legal basis to remove Brian. Recent
newspaper reports suggest that the move may be politically motivated
(
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2696993). A report in the Mail
on Sunday on 7 March said that Downing Street are considering
introducing a special law against protest in Parliament Square based on
the embarrassment being caused by the protest to Tony Blair. The
consequences of future protest outside Parliament could be serious. In
October 2002 Brian won a High Court action brought by Westminster City
Council to remove him on the grounds that Brian was exercising his
freedom of expression and assembly under the Human Rights Act. See
press release below.
COMPLAIN
If you would like to register a complaint about this phone Charing Cross
Police Station on 020 7240 1212. Ask for Charing Cross then say you
want to register a complaint about the police trying to move Brian Haw.
They should make a note of your concern and take your details if you
want someone to get back to you.
You could also make a complaint to Commissioner John Stevens' office on
020 7230 1212.
SUPPORT BRIAN
There is a chance that the police may try and evict Brian tomorrow.
Brian would appreciate any support in case this happens. If you would
like to be informed if this happens and kept up-to-date please send an
email to
emma@drifting.demon.co.uk
Parliament Square. Brian has been protesting against US/UK policy on
Iraq (sanctions, war, occupation) and the war on terror since June 2001.
The Police have not decided on what legal basis to remove Brian. Recent
newspaper reports suggest that the move may be politically motivated
(
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2696993). A report in the Mail on Sunday on 7 March said that Downing Street are considering
introducing a special law against protest in Parliament Square based on
the embarrassment being caused by the protest to Tony Blair. The
consequences of future protest outside Parliament could be serious. In
October 2002 Brian won a High Court action brought by Westminster City
Council to remove him on the grounds that Brian was exercising his
freedom of expression and assembly under the Human Rights Act. See
press release below.
COMPLAIN
If you would like to register a complaint about this phone Charing Cross
Police Station on 020 7240 1212. Ask for Charing Cross then say you
want to register a complaint about the police trying to move Brian Haw.
They should make a note of your concern and take your details if you
want someone to get back to you.
You could also make a complaint to Commissioner John Stevens' office on
020 7230 1212.
SUPPORT BRIAN
There is a chance that the police may try and evict Brian tomorrow.
Brian would appreciate any support in case this happens. If you would
like to be informed if this happens and kept up-to-date please send an
email to
emma@drifting.demon.co.uk 
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