19-08-2003 14:47
MSPs say they are horrified that Dominiek Lootens-Stael, the party's leader on the Brussels regional parliament and a member of the Flemish parliament, will be in a Flemish delegation making a four-day visit to Holyrood next month.
fascist belgian to be welcomed by Scottish politicians
Efforts are being made to prevent a leading member of the far-right Belgian party Vlaams Blok visiting the Scottish parliament.MSPs say they are horrified that Dominiek Lootens-Stael, the party's leader on the Brussels regional parliament and a member of the Flemish parliament, will be in a Flemish delegation making a four-day visit to Holyrood next month.
18-08-2003 04:50
ISM Reports: Action Alert: Support The Balata Two
The Latest ISM Action Alert, 17th August, 2003 Update
02-08-2003 20:29
The STUC, the Scottish Trades Union Congress, is organising a demonstration to take place at Dungavel Detention Centre on Saturday 6th September at 12 noon.
This event aims to build on the growing public concern in opposition to Dungavel and will coincide with the second anniversary of its opening.
Demonstration at Dungavel Detention Centre on Saturday 6th, September
The STUC, the Scottish Trades Union Congress, is organising a demonstration to take place at Dungavel Detention Centre on Saturday 6th September at 12 noon. This event aims to build on the growing public concern in opposition to Dungavel and will coincide with the second anniversary of its opening.
01-08-2003 17:09
Ay Family: Scottish human rights lawyer picks up the Gauntlet
Aamer Anwar, recognised as one of Scotland's premier human rights lawyers, as well as a keen activist for asylum rights, after he was contacted by Beirwan Ay, the eldest child, has lodged an asylum application on behalf of the four children.
19-07-2003 01:31
On the 17th of july, an anti-repression action took place at St.Leonards police station in solidarity with Simon, a protester who got arrested and charged with incitement for racial hatred due the modifications of the American flag he was carrying on an anti-war demonstration at the 22nd of march in Edinburgh. Here is an Interview with Mark Thomas, recorded back at the Bongo Club, 
http://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/fbong.htm who called together support and campaigns for Simon.
Interview with Mark Thomas at the Edinburgh anti-repression action, 17th of july
On the 17th of july, an anti-repression action took place at St.Leonards police station in solidarity with Simon, a protester who got arrested and charged with incitement for racial hatred due the modifications of the American flag he was carrying on an anti-war demonstration at the 22nd of march in Edinburgh. Here is an Interview with Mark Thomas, recorded back at the Bongo Club, http://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/fbong.htm who called together support and campaigns for Simon.
18-07-2003 18:34
Simon was arrested on the 17th of july at an anti-war demonstration.
also see http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/scotland/2003/07/274417.html for more background information on the actions and the audio interview with Mark Ballard here:
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/scotland/2003/07/274448.html
There are also more pictures in bigger file-sizes to see at:
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/scotland/2003/07/274383.html
Interview with Simon, at anti-repression action in Edinburgh, 17.7.2003
Simon was arrested on the 17th of july at an anti-war demonstration. also see
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/scotland/2003/07/274417.html for more background information on the actions and the audio interview with Mark Ballard here: http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/scotland/2003/07/274448.html There are also more pictures in bigger file-sizes to see at:
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/scotland/2003/07/274383.html
18-07-2003 16:42
This interview was taken at the anti-war action yesterday, 17.7.2003 in Edinburgh at St.Leonards police station. Called by Mark Thomas, about 60 protesters came more or less spontaneously to the police station to protest against the criminal proceedings and the charges against Simon.
Interview with Mark Ballard,MSP, at an anti-war action 17.7.2003, Edinburgh
This interview was taken at the anti-war action yesterday, 17.7.2003 in Edinburgh at St.Leonards police station. Called by Mark Thomas, about 60 protesters came more or less spontaneously to the police station to protest against the criminal proceedings and the charges against Simon.
18-07-2003 12:36
On Thursday, 17th of july a shortly beforehand announced solidarity action took place at St.Leonards police station in Edinburgh.
Mark Thomas and friends have called for a symbolic action to point out the hypocrisy in the repression of anti-war protesters, who have now their court cases coming up.
Pictures and report from the Edinburgh Anti-Repression action with Mark Thomas
On Thursday, 17th of july a shortly beforehand announced solidarity action took place at St.Leonards police station in Edinburgh. Mark Thomas and friends have called for a symbolic action to point out the hypocrisy in the repression of anti-war protesters, who have now their court cases coming up.
26-06-2003 02:29
Press release of the National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns (NCADC),
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/
Detention of families at Dungavel Detention centre
Scottish MPs/ Amnesty International/Refugee and Faith groups Voice Concerns over detention of families at Dungavel Removal/detention centre.Press release of the National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns (NCADC),
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/
24-06-2003 21:41
Gaelic family in name victory/ Buannachd son teaghlaich a-thaobh ainmeachaidh
Gaelic speaking family protest and win the right to register their daughter's name in Gaelic after refusal from the Registrar General.
17-01-2003 12:12
Demonstrate - 5.30pm
Monday 27th January 2003
Daily Mail Offices
Daily Mail's War on Refugees and Immigrants
On Holocaust Memorial Day, say No to the Daily Mail's War on Refugees and Immigrants.Demonstrate - 5.30pm
Monday 27th January 2003
Daily Mail Offices
17-01-2003 09:29
Immigration Act: Refugees hungry and homeless
A REFUGEE fleeing Islamic militants in Nigeria was left to sleep rough in Glasgow be-cause he had applied for asylum a day too late, in one of the first cases of the government's new immigration policy.
13-12-2002 09:49
1: Plans for removal of permanent settlement for those granted Refugee Status' or 'Subsidiary Protection'
2: Denmark: Border checks for people "suspected of intending to carry out disturbances":
Secret EU discussions on border controls, refugees
2 Reports from Statewatch:1: Plans for removal of permanent settlement for those granted Refugee Status' or 'Subsidiary Protection'
2: Denmark: Border checks for people "suspected of intending to carry out disturbances":
04-12-2002 15:36
Sighthill stabbing result of Blunkett's latest attack
The vicious assault on Iranian refugee Masood Gomroki in the Sighthill area of Glasgow last Friday night is the horrible and direct consequence of both Government policy on asylum and the anti-refugee bias of certain national newspapers.
01-12-2002 13:36
Report on Anti-Racism demo in Glasgow
Around 2500 people marched in Glasgow yesterday, in the annual anti-racism demo organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress.
01-12-2002 12:12
Asylum seeker stabbed in Glasgow
The night before the annual STUC anti-racism demo in Glasgow, an asylum seeker is attacked and stabbed by a gang in Sighthill, Glasgow.
25-11-2002 11:30
Support Refugees - Counter the racism of the media
As the plight of refugees, the state's current scapegoats, continues to be ignored by "activists" in the UK, below is the racist propaganda that working class people are reading in the mainstream media.
24-11-2002 22:47
Withdrawal of Support for "In-Country" Asylum Applicants
Thousands of refugees to have support withdrawn
NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM ACT 2002Withdrawal of Support for "In-Country" Asylum Applicants
08-11-2002 16:05
Anti-Refugee Law Passed in UK
Last night the UK parliament passed a Bill which will lead to thousands of refugees being left homeless and destitute, with no access to financial support of any kind.
13-06-2002 12:52
Plus some links to asylum/refugee resources
Harrassment of Asylum Seekers in Glasgow
Report from the Scottish Refugee Council on NASS "Outreach Teams" persecuting asylum seekers in GlasgowPlus some links to asylum/refugee resources
