London Repression Newswire Archive

30-08-2008 01:19

Guantánamo torture victim Binyam Mohamed: High Court condemns UK/US policy

Andy Worthington, author of “The Guantánamo Files”, reports on the High Court’s judgment in favour of British resident Binyam Mohamed, in which the judges ruled that the government must hand over evidence relating to his rendition and torture, and the Court’s second judgment on Friday, in which the judges ruled that the government’s attempts to prevent disclosure for reasons of “national security” were insufficient. Read more >>

28-08-2008 13:57

Protest at Communications House - Tuesday 2 September

DEMONSTRATE AGAINST BRITAIN ’S RACIST IMMIGRATION LAWS

Show solidarity with asylum seekers and immigrants

TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 1 – 2PM
Outside the UK Immigration Service Communications House
210 Old Street, London , EC1V 9BR
(nearest tube – Old Street ) Read more >>

27-08-2008 18:21

Fitwatch at Carnival Against Vivisection

Saturday 6th September, 12 Noon, Grass verge opposite Ledbury Train Station

The animal rights movement has suffered vast amounts of repression over the years - repression which only seems to be getting worse. Read more >>

26-08-2008 18:29

AstraZeneca & Barclays Demos in London

Despite SOCPA 'laws' Read more >>

26-08-2008 15:24

FIT Team Photographers Earn More Than Coppers!

Well, it was like getting blood out of a stone but we finally got some answers from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) about the FIT team photographers who’ve been following activists and footie fans round for the last few years. Read more >>

22-08-2008 06:56

New body formed to unite Baluch Diaspora

Baluch [also spelled Baloch] who got politically divided under Biritsh Imperial rule are today stateless in southwest Asia. Their homeland was used for testing Pakistan's so-called Islamic Bomb in May 1998. Their persecution remains unmitigated both in Iran and Pakistan. A new body has been formed to unite the Baluch, a fiercely individualistic people.
Picture shows the Khan of Kalat Beglar Begi [Prince among the Princes] Suleman Daud Ahmedzai with international human rights activist Peter Tachell protesting Pakistan's forced annexation of Baluchistan. Read more >>

18-08-2008 22:44

ISS offices visited by RMT and No Borders.

On Thursday the RMT called a demo outside the offices of ISS, a contractor that employs London Underground cleaners. Not only had there been a lot of bullying and intimidation of union reps and members by management. But to hit a new low, ISS had been exploiting new immigration rules to arrange ‘appointments’ for their employees, many of whom are immigrants and refugees. In some case that could mean people being deported to torture and death.

The RMT were also joined by No Borders and other supporters who briefly occupied the lobby of the firm. Police were called and those inside where removed. They continued the demonstration outside where they made a hell of a racket for quite some time. One person was arrested for reasons unknown.
Read more >>

18-08-2008 18:28

Carnival Against Vivisection - Transport

The carnival against Sequani labs is in just under 3 weeks. Looking for transport? Read more >>

17-08-2008 21:16

8-8-88 Burma Protests and Bike for Burma Report

Friday 8th August marked the 20th Anniversary of the 8-8-88 Burma democracy uprising in which at least 3,000 unarmed Burmese protesters were murdered by the Burmese junta. In London the Burmese unveiled a glass memorial at the peace park near the Imperial War museum, held a protest for political prisoners at the Burmese Embassy and in the evening had an exhibition on Burmese political prisoners at the School of Oriental and African Studies. The following day the new generation of Burmese students and exiled activists held a Bike for Burma event around London to remember 8-8-88 and ask people not to forget Burma. Read more >>

17-08-2008 17:48 | 1 addition

Tibetan "protestors" removed from trafalger square

police being twats Read more >>

16-08-2008 11:16

Video of Free Tibet Cycle ride.

About 50 riders assembled for the Free Tibet Ride on the Southbank by Waterloo Bridge, London, on 15-8-08.

Video:

http://www.archive.org/details/tibetride Read more >>

16-08-2008 10:44 | 2 additions

Post Climate Camp Legal Call Out

The climate camp was in many respects a remarkable watershed in the policing of mass public protest. Even under the spotlight of the mainstream media, police abuse of power was overt and unwavering. The unlawful indiscriminate searches along with seizure of personal property unrelated to any crime, actual or potential, should not go uncontested... Read more >>

14-08-2008 22:13

Austrian prisoner Chris Moser is out of jail!

ELP Information Bulletin (13th of August)

Austrian Animal Rights prisoners, Chris Moser and Martin Bulluch appeared in court for a bail hearing. Sadly, Martin has been remanded back into custody, but Chris Moser has been granted bail!!!! Read more >>

13-08-2008 00:23

No more deaths in custody! - Prisoners Justice Day! London

Campaigners gathered outside Holloway Prison, London on Sunday 10 August to remember all the women who have died there, to protest against all deaths in prison and to remember the massive contribution to the struggle against prison brutality made by Pauline Campbell, who died earlier this year. Read more >>

12-08-2008 22:00

Photos and Videos from Saturday's orange block march and rally

Here's some images and vids from the orange block march from the camp site to Kingsnorth station. As others have mentioned, the event really wasn't that fluffy, with one arrest plus another attempted arrest and baton attacks en route, plus many more arrests at the gates when demonstrators refused to obey a police helicopter dispersal order. Read more >>

12-08-2008 12:48 | 1 addition

NETCU and Climate Camp

The Hoo Peninsular becomes a fully functioning police state but police fail miserably! Read more >>

12-08-2008 10:02 | 1 addition

NW // Power station shut down: Netcu lying or Kent police lying?

Netcu have proudly published the following press release on their site:

"Fifty arrested during river rescue and scuffles - but protesters fail to close down power station

Around 50 people were arrested in disturbances today as climate camp protesters attempted to carry out their threat to break into Kingsnorth Power Station, near Hoo." Read more >>

12-08-2008 09:56

DSEi Downing Street legal observer cleared of obstruction on appeal

A legal observer convicted in February of obstructing a police officer during a stop and search outside Downing Street won his appeal at Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday, 8 August following a one-and-a-half-day hearing. The incident occurred during a peaceful vigil and blockade of Downing Street last September in memory of victims of the arms trade. The demonstration took place while arms dealers from around the world congregated in east London for Europe’s biggest arms fair. Read more >>

11-08-2008 15:37 | 1 addition

Climate Camp bail-breaker Paul Morozzo free on bail

Paul Morozzo, arrested while attempting to enter Climate Camp in breach of his bail conditions (imposed for his participation in the Drax coal train occupation on 13 June 2008), was freed by Selby magistrates court today, Monday 11 August. Read more >>

11-08-2008 11:11

Wed 13th: Discussion on 'The Britain-Colombia Connection

Wednesday 13 August 7pm: discussion on 'The Britain-Colombia Connection', at Housmans Bookshop 5 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 Read more >>