London SOCPA Newswire Archive

13-01-2008 10:11

Video of Anti-SOCPA demo in London 12-1-08..

Unauthorised demo in London, England, against SOCPA legislation which criminalises freedom of expression and freedom of assembly within a zone around Parliament. This legislation is under review and fears are that it might be extended. Read more >>

12-01-2008 22:55 | 6 additions

brian haw violently assaulted then arrested at downing street today

during the freedom to protest assembly this afternoon, brian haw (who was peacefully filming events in whitehall) was violently attacked by a territorial support group policeman who lashed out at him, smashing his camera into his face and causing a deep cut. police then arrested brian for an unspecified public order offence and further assaulted him in a police van. Read more >>

12-01-2008 19:00

Anti-SOCPA London pics

Unuthorised demo against SOCPA legislation, which criminalises freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. There seemed to be no police FIT photographers around this time.
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12-01-2008 14:47

SOCPA - permission denied for anti-socpa demonstration - please support

Despite the assurances that the Commissioner MUST give "authorisation" for demonstrations, Maria, from Parliament Sq, has been denied that very thing. She will now be holding demonstrations OUTSIDE Downing Street next week. She welcome you if you feel you can support her there, no matter how briefly - Monday 14th - Thursday17th 10am - 2pm and on Wednesday 16th between 5pm and 7:30pm Read more >>

10-01-2008 23:51

SOCPA night at Synergy

SOCPA - the movie PLUS Mark Thomas's 'Serious Organised Criminal'
at Synergy Camberwell from 9pm Friday evening Read more >>

10-01-2008 11:04

important socpa actions

socpa consultation Read more >>

10-01-2008 02:17

film of this morning's 'repeal socpa' petition at 10 downing street

with just a week to go to the end of the government 'consultation' various mps and activists delivered a petition to 10 downing street on wednesday morning. full report at

http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/01/389039.html - this film includes interviews with many of today's participants Read more >>

10-01-2008 01:17

'SOCPA - The Movie' - free screenings on Thurs and Fri in south London

Two free / donations screenings this week in south London, on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 Jan, followed by Q&A session with producer Rikki.

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09-01-2008 13:17 | 1 addition

cross-party petition to downing st this morning

a petition was delivered this morning to 10 downing street by an assortment of cross-party mps, a peer, a turner prize artist, a comedian, and several other activists. in the run-up to the end of the government's 'consultation' on 'managing protest near parliament', the petition calls for a repeal of the 'socpa' law that has criminalised so many peaceful protests, and a call for no further police powers over protest. Read more >>

08-01-2008 12:20 | 1 addition

Defend Freedom of Assembly/ Repeal SOCPA - Downing St Petition - Wed 9 Jan, 10am

This event is happening tomorrow (Wednesday) at Downing Street. Please come along
and support at 10am if you can. Read more >>

03-01-2008 12:57 | 1 addition

Freedom to Protest - National Day of Action - Sat 12 Jan

National day of action defending right to protest in response to government consultation on SOCPA, plus links.
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29-12-2007 12:18

London Critical Mass December ride.

No police this time. This whole thing is sent by Smartphone. Read more >>

29-12-2007 11:32

pic socpa meeting tomorrow

Sunday 30th December PIC Meeting about SOCPA Day of Action, Consultation Etc

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27-12-2007 19:11

Assemble January 12th for Freedom of Assembly!

Where: top of Trafalgar Square
When: January 12th 2008, 1pm
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23-12-2007 12:01

We Own The Streets - Freedom of Assembly day of action 12th January

At a public meeting on the 2nd December, we collectively decided it was time for a campaign for the freedom to assemble in the UK. This was in response to continued police repression and the Government's consultation 'Managing Protest around Parliament', which proposes giving the police powers to censor the content of banners and placards, and that the laws about restrictions and notifications which currently apply to marches should be extended to static demonstrations. This is what has already happened in the 'SOCPA zone' around Parliament. Read more >>

18-12-2007 12:52

SOCPA & New year

What will happen Read more >>

13-12-2007 11:18

SOCPA cycling.

Why are drivers allowed to play their sound systems in the SOCPA zone but not cyclists? Read more >>

11-12-2007 13:01 | 1 addition

Critical mass

this saturday to show the fuel protestors that pedal power is the way forward Read more >>

11-12-2007 09:13

Drivers to demonstrate around Parliament.

Because of the way SOCPA legislation is worded it is unlikely that fuel protesters will be stopped by police under that particular law when they stage a juggernaut go slow around Parliament Square at noon on Wednesday. Read more >>

08-12-2007 17:22

Sequani National March & Rally - 15th Dec

With all the news about SHAC, many have forgotten that 12 local anti-Sequani campaigners are currently facing charges under the new SOCA law which specifically targets anti-vivisection campaigners.

Let’s show Solidarity with fellow campaigners under attack! Read more >>