London Repression Newswire Archive

25-09-2008 11:55

Free Gary Mckinnon Campaign- London Autistic Rights Movement - demonstration

Protest to support Gary Mckinnon's case all will be most welcome to attend this protest... Please spread the word.... See link below for more details....

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23-09-2008 12:08

A BeneFIT for Freedom of Movement and against Repression!

Friday 3 October 2008, Rampart Social Centre,
London E1 2LA (near Whitechapel, off Commercial Rd)
from 8pm - 2am
Reaggae, Roots and More Read more >>

23-09-2008 10:46

Freedom not Fear

A broad movement of campaigners and organizations is calling on everybody to
join action against excessive surveillance by governments and businesses.
On 11 October 2008, concerned people in many countries will take to the streets, the
motto being "Freedom not fear 2008". Peaceful and creative action,
from protest marches to parties, will take place in many capital cities.
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20-09-2008 13:51

St Modwen admit no cinema for Farnborough

Developer from Hell St Modwen has been forced to admit what was common knowledge, that there is no cinema for Farnborough town centre. They were also forced to admit to yet more delays for their so-called redevelopment of Farnborough town centre, a town centre that was not in need of redevelopment until they trashed it.
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20-09-2008 13:08

"All We Want is the Truth" - Menezes Inquest Opens on Monday

On 22nd July 2005, Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent member of the public, was killed by Metropolitan police officers in a grotesque and very public fashion. No one has been held accountable for his death. Read more >>

19-09-2008 15:59

Menezes inquest - a call to all our supporters

Do you remember hearing the news that a suspected suicide bomber had been shot on London Underground 3 years ago?

Do you remember how you felt when it became clear an innocent Brazilian man had been shot dead with 7 bullets to the head in front of terrified tube passengers? Read more >>

18-09-2008 15:09

Beginning of the Inquest into the Killing of Jean Charles de Menezes, 22 Sept

The coroner's inquest into the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes will begin on 22nd September.
Proceedings will be held from Monday to Thursday every week, between 9.45am and 4.30pm at The Oval cricket ground (Kennington). Come on the first day at 9am and show your support to the family. Read more >>

16-09-2008 18:56

Never mind the legal bollocks

35. 2% raise? - "bollocks" - 98% says Read more >>

16-09-2008 00:27

Reports from Colombia and London activities

Colombia Solidarity Campaign London branch meeting Read more >>

15-09-2008 17:37

Miami 5 - London demonstrations

Events took place around the world last weekend to mark the 10th anniversary of the arrest of the Miami 5, in prison in the USA. RATB held a demonstration in Trafalgar Square, and the Cuba Solidarity Campaign have a further demonstration planned for 7 Oct.
Pictures (C) 2008, Peter Marshall, all rights reserved. Read more >>

12-09-2008 13:38

US embassy tonight, 6-8pm: Justice for Aafia Siddiqui

12/09/2008
Protest: Justice for Aafia Siddiqui (London)

CAGEPRISONERS

JUSTICE FOR AAFIA SIDDIQUI PROTEST

Friday 12th September 2008
6-8pm

Outside the US Embassy, Grosvenor Square, London

Speakers include:

Moazzam Begg (Ex-Guantanamo detainee, Cageprisoners)
Lord Nazir Ahmed
Rabia Zia (Tehreek e Insaaf)
Andy Worthington (Author, Reprieve)
Massoud Shadjareh (Islamic Human Rights Commission)
Asim Qureshi (Cageprisoners)

Speeches will commence at 6:30pm. Iftar and Maghrib at 7:30pm.

A petition for Aafia Siddiqui as well as leaflets and postcards will be available. Donations will be collected for Aafia's fund.

Please design and bring your own banners! Read more >>

12-09-2008 11:33

Picnic Warfare brings call for freedom to the Ministry of Justice in London

A small group of demonstrators handed out leaflets and held a picnic outside the Ministry of Justice in Westminster on Thursday 11 September 2008. This was the first of a planned series of monthly protests about civil liberties. Photographs (C) 2008, Peter Marshall, all rights reserved. Read more >>

11-09-2008 12:27

SOCPA 2005 Notification: Family for life - Final Draft

34. With all due respect, I reasonably question, “Is this WESTMINSTERGATE?” as I wish to state clearly, “This is BOLLOCKS mate.”
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09-09-2008 09:21 | 1 addition

How Non-Violence Protects The State -Recording and Interview

http://www.lasthours.org.uk/archive/interviews/peter-gelderloos/ Read more >>

08-09-2008 14:58 | 1 addition

Police attack on Parliament Square Peace Campaign.

11 Police have just attacked the Parliament Square Peace Campaigners, fraudulently claiming power under s17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). Read more >>

02-09-2008 21:46 | 1 addition

Mass stop and search of black youth, London - Bank Holiday: Video

The video is from the police helicopter. The rest of the article is pretty much rubbish. Read more >>

02-09-2008 17:00 | 2 additions

London Critical Mass hassled by police.

On last Friday's Mass several riders were ticketed or searched or threatened with arrest.

Video of one such ticketing:

http://www.archive.org/details/cm29-8-08ticket Read more >>

01-09-2008 12:54

Dear Lady Warnock: about this word 'bollocks'...

Do I have the right to say Bollocks in public?
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30-08-2008 09:48

Ticketing and stop and searching of London Critical Mass.

Reports are coming in of police ticketing and searching riders during last night's ride and this seems to indicate a stepping up of police harassment, maybe in advance of the House of Lords appeal hearing in October, or in imitation of heavy-handed New York and Minneapolis police perhaps? Read more >>

30-08-2008 07:07

7 Days & 7 Nights for 7 Years

A week long protest - 24 hours a day for seven days, directly outside the United States Embassy, raising awareness of the key issue of our time. Read more >>