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Rolls-Royce Raynesway, Derby. Action, Protest, Blockade

Tash [alan lodge] | 24.10.2005 20:24 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Birmingham | Sheffield

Rolls-Royce Raynesway, Derby. Action, Protest, Blockade

Trident Ploughshares, and East Midlands CND: Called for a Weekend of Action 22nd to 24th October

Rolls Royce: The Power behind Britains Illegal weapons of mass destruction.






















Rolls-Royce Raynesway, Derby. Action, Protest, Blockade

Trident Ploughshares, and East Midlands CND: Called for a Weekend of Action 22nd to 24th October

Rolls Royce: The Power behind Britains Illegal weapons of mass destruction.

Derbyshire Police do it again: Back in March, they applied for Public Order Act 1986 Orders, that allowed them to limit, numbers, location and duration of protest against the G8 minsters meeting at a hotel, just north of Derby. Millions of pound spent to 'police' [oppress], a couple of hundred protesters, with 1600 policemen.


previous Indymedia Posting, Derby Piccys G8 Environment ministers Meeting at:

 http://indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/03/306935.html

 http://indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/03/306956.html


So they do it again, here is a copy of the order that they have obtained for this time.

 http://www.derby.peacepages.co.uk/14new.html

You will see from these pictures that the size of the operation was again, well out of proportion to the numbers in attendance. There were many police on duty to enforce the order, at the main gate, together with a number of company security officers. Just down the road, there were a further 20-30 serials, and a few cars. Back at 'D' Division HQ in Derby City, there was yet another car park full on standby. All this in case the 30 or so present at the gate, 'Kicked-off'. Those present where confined in a small 'cattle pen'. on the grass verge, near the main gate. For thier own safety you understand, there being the A5111 ring road nearby. Well, that's what Inspector King was explaining on Radio Derby. Yea right!

The people of Derby being quite rich, well they must be, to be content to see all that council tax [their] money being spent.

Anyway, numbers turned out even though the weather was aweful. It rained, and then is rained further. Then it rained a bit more. Oh, did I mention it rained?

*****

What is wrong with Rolls Royce Raynesway

Rolls Royce Raynesway makes the nuclear reactors which power Britains Illegal nuclear weapons system, Trident. Without this fuel, Trident submarines cannot move and so are unable to threaten the world.

What is Trident

* Trident is Britains current illegal nuclear weapons system. It consists of nuclear powered submarines which constantly prowl the worlds oceans, armed with nuclear warheads.
* Trident is illegal under international and British law because:
o Nuclear weapons are uncontrollable: both damaging future generations, killing civilians and military personnel alike, and contaminating the whole world, not just the areas in which they are used.
o The British governments use and threat of use of WMD is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions and under many other international laws.
o Our continued possession and recent threats to use Trident, encourage other countries such as North Korea, to evelop their own nuclear weapons. It also undermines the international treaties which are designed to prevent nuclear roliferation.

Rolls Royce should:

* Phase out all nuclear activities at the Raynesway plant within the next 5 years, moving into work which is sustainable and legal in the long term.
* Produce and make publicly available a comprehensive evacuation plan for people living and working within a two mile radius of the factory. This plan should be thoroughly tested and evaluated by the local council and emergency services.

Monday was the end to a period of activities to highlight these issues:

* Saturday 2pm, leafleting in Derby Town centre
* Saturday evening a Public Meeting
* Those taking part in the blockade of Rolls Royce Raynesway on Monday Morning engaged on Sunday afternoon with some training.
* Monday 9am demonstration outside Rolls Royce Raynesway
* Write to your mp asking them to stop breaking International law and get rid of their nuclear weapons.
* To find out more background check the TP website at:  http://www.tridentploughshares.org

 http://www.derby.peacepages.co.uk/problems.html

for more information:
Emma Bateman 07748447224
Anna-Linnea Rundberg 07788503761
E-Mail:  derbytp@peacepages.co.uk
Derby Peace Pages at:  http://www.derby.peacepages.co.uk


also
*****

Rolls-Royce also included in another action, last week:

Protests as arms dealers attend Nottingham University careersfair

The Students Union was full of businesses promoting their oppertunities for the under and post-graduates. People within the university informed the students attending the fair about some exhibitors: 'the problem is, they supply arms to countries with appalling human rights records'.

Arms manufacturers such as Caterpillar, BAE systems and Rolls Royce exhibiting at the fair were targeted because of their non-commitment to ethical responsiblity and the way in which they 'lie about the truth'.

 http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/10/325974.html

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ALAN LODGE
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It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
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Protests at Nottingham University careersfair [inc Rolls-Royce, CAT etc]]

25.10.2005 20:53

Protests at Nottingham University careersfair [inc Rolls-Royce, CAT etc]]

Last week, at the University of Nottingham, Rolls-Royce, set out their stall, to try and get more graduates to help 'em out.

 http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/10/325974.html

The careers fair taking place at Nottingham University. The Portland Building, where the Students Union is based was full of businesses promoting their opportunities for the under and post-graduates. People within the university informed the students attending the fair about some exhibitors: 'the problem is, they supply arms to countries with appalling human rights records'.

Arms manufacturers such as Caterpillar, BAE systems and Rolls Royce exhibiting at the fair were targeted because of their non-commitment to ethical responsiblity and the way in which they 'lie about the truth'. The protest, organised by NSPM, took place on both days of the fair. The Student Environmental and Ethical Network (SEEN)  http://su.nottingham.ac.uk/~environ/seen.htm is organising an ethical careersfair later in November.


also ....

Students at Leeds University succesfully shut down BAe stall at the careersfair at Leeds Uni

 http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/10/326042.html

Nottingham Uni SU
- Homepage: http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/10/326042.html


Press Release: Anti-Trident Campaigners put Brakes on Rolls Royce

25.10.2005 21:03

News just in: Final Press Release

Trident Ploughshares

24th October 2005,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Anti-Trident Campaigners put Brakes on Rolls Royce

10 peace campaigners were arrested at Rolls Royce Raynesway in Derby this morning whilst attempting to shut down the factory with a non-violent blockade. 40 activists congregated in spite of heavy rain, two section 14 orders and an extraordinarily heavy police presence. They were attempting to uphold international law by closing the factory for the day. Rolls Royce Raynesway makes the nuclear engines for Britain's illegal nuclear weapons system Trident, and is essential for its deployment.

The blockade was organised by Trident Ploughshares which is committed to disarming Trident through open, accountable and non-violent direct action. A section 14 order imposed on the campaigners only allowed legal protest between 7.00 and 11.00a.m. but the protestors chose to make their own decision about ending the demonstration slightly earlier in order to symbolically show that they were not going to comply exactly with the orders of the police.

The activists came from all over Britain including Derby, Stirling, Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth, London, Leicester, Glasgow and Stafford. They came from all walks of life from teachers and barmaids to bookkeepers and civil engineers.

"Nuclear weapons are illegal. The government is breaking international law with its nuclear policy and Rolls Royce is aiding and abetting their illegal activities by powering their nuclear weapons system Trident. Where companies and governments threaten War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity, ordinary people like us have to take action to uphold the law." Alison Crane, campaigner.

Trident Ploughshares calls on Rolls Royce to:
· Produce and make publicly available an emergency evacuation plan for people living and working within a two mile radius of the factory. This plan should be thoroughly tested and evaluated by the local council and emergency services.
· Phase out all nuclear activities at the Raynesway plant within the next 5 years.


For more information contact:

Emma Bateman: 07748447224 or Anna-Linnea: 07788503761

Photographs have been emailed by newslink, or call 07748447224 and we will send them.

For background information on this action go to  http://www.derby.peacepages.co.uk

For more information about Trident Ploughshares see  http://www.tridentploughshares.org

Tash
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