Liverpool Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

11-05-2012 08:03 | 1 comment

Census refuser court update: CPS drops some cases

An update on some of the court cases involving those who refused to complete the 2011 Census on anti-war and anti-surveillance grounds amongst others. Many objections were directly related to arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin's contract to process census data. The CPS has started dropping cases. This is the latest information we have. Please get in touch if you have more up-to-date info on any of these cases (or others). Read more >>

01-05-2012 08:02

Stand off in Santa Cruze ends with arrests

19-02-2012 19:58 | 1 comment

European Liberals – 2 Shameful Videos, Just to Remember

19-02-2012 11:21 | 3 comments

Libya one year on

17-01-2012 20:23 | 4 additions

Liverpool Census Refuser cases: two adjournments, one 'guilty' verdict

Some photos and a short report from today's census refuser court hearing and solidarity vigil in Liverpool.

Two cases adjourned pending the outcome of judicial review in the High Court. One defendant found guilty.
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16-01-2012 17:43

Important Update: Census Refuser Trials Tue/Wed this week in Liverpool

***IMPORTANT UPDATE***

Support still needed at court on Tuesday morning but two cases adjourned pending outcome of judicial review. Read more >>

12-01-2012 23:55 | 1 addition | 1 comment

Census Refuser Trials Liverpool 17 & 18 Jan. Solidarity and support needed

Sarah, Derek and Andy (possibly with others) are in Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday and Wednesday 17 and 18 January for their trials. All are being prosecuted for refusing to complete the 2011 census and all have cited weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin's involvement in the census data processing among their reasons for refusal. Their initial hearings were on 8 December [see report and photos plus background].

Join us inside and outside the court to offer solidarity and support to all the defendants. Vigil and demo outside the court from 9.30am both days. Continue the vigil or watch the proceedings in court from 10am.

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09-12-2011 19:20

8 Dec. Census Refuser court hearing and Solidarity Demo: Report

Report from yesterday in Liverpool. See also: Photo report and link to BBC news item, Call-out, Call-out with downloadable flyer, Feature, Count Me Out website. Read more >>

08-12-2011 21:00 | 2 additions | 1 comment

Photos from Court: Census refuser cases, Liverpool

Here are some photos from the demo outside Dale Street Magistrates Court in Liverpool where a number of census refuser cases were dealt with this morning. We're aware of at least three defendants pleading not guilty today with their trials being set for 17 and 18 January back at this court (not at Crown Court as reported by the bbc). Full report to follow. Read more >>

08-12-2011 07:16

Liverpool - Census Refuser Solidarity Demo - Venue update

Solidarity demo with Census Refuser Sarah Ledsom at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning from 9.30am. Demonstrate in support of Sarah, against corporate killers Lockheed Martin and the wars their weapons fuel.

PLEASE NOTE: The court has been telling journos that the case has been moved from Dale St to Victoria St Magistrates Court. Sarah has not been informed of this change, so we'll be at Dale St as planned. However, be prepared to walk round the corner to Victoria Street if you come along and we've gone. Read more >>