London Repression Newswire Archive

14-01-2006 00:07 | 1 addition

Indymedia Radio London news Wire Shows Nov 2005 until Jan 4th 2006

Listen to 8 Indy Media London news wire Shows which were broadcast on Resonance FM 104.4
The Indy Media London News Wire show airs every wednesday between 1.00 and 2.00 PM on Resonance FM104.4 or is streamed at the same time on

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12-01-2006 15:55 | 1 addition

URGENT Action Alert: Protest Against Colin Powell Fundraising for Raci

On Sunday 15th January, former U.S Secretary of State Colin Powell will be guest speaker at a fund- raising dinner being held by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in London.

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12-01-2006 02:00 | 1 addition

full court report on socpa trial and mysterious side issues

at bow street magistrate's court today, after three days of evidence and deliberation, magistrate nicholas evans found the four defendants guilty. they were charged with participating in an unauthorised demonstration within the designated area around parliament on the day the act came into force, the 1st august last year. one defendant was additionally found guilty of willfully obstructing police in the course of their duty. Read more >>

11-01-2006 18:26

socpa trial ended today in guilty verdicts all round

the trial of four defendants accused of participating in an unauthorised demonstration in the designated area around parliament on the 1st august last summer ended today with all four being found guilty. full court report to follow shortly. Read more >>

10-01-2006 18:08

socpa trial runs to a third day

the trial of four defendants arrested at parliament square on the 1st august 2005, the first day of enforcement of the new socpa law banning unauthorised protest around parliament, will continue tomorrow at bow street magistrates court. Read more >>

10-01-2006 13:34

325 Magazine online - Website up NOW!

Autonomous anti-prisons magazine goes online, archiving articles about european repression and struggle. Read more >>

09-01-2006 21:51

a socpa mystery - help with identification needed

today, bow street magistrates court started hearing evidence against four of the five people arrested in parliament square on the day the new socpa legislation came into force on the 1st august last year. but it is now clear that seven people were arrested that day, but two mysteriously avoided charges. WHY?
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09-01-2006 15:56

Tony's cafe in Broadway market EVICTION !!

We received a good quality tip off today that the EVICTION of this fantastic community campaign against council corruption and gentrification is going to take place tommorow morning - ie: Tuesday 6am Read more >>

09-01-2006 12:59

Foreign Office on Guantanamo detainees & torture etc.

Foreign Office finally replies to letter campaigns on Guantanamo,Torture etc. Read more >>

08-01-2006 02:01 | 2 additions

excellent news from the Genoa G8 Diaz Trial

In a surprise move, the christian democrats in december passed a modification to the "save previti law" which stated that all trials in progress are exempt. Read more >>

07-01-2006 22:54

socpa legislation successfully challenged today by 7/7 remembrance ceremony

today, anti-socpa activists and others held a remembrance ceremony for those who lost their lives six months ago in the london bombings. they did not apply for police permission under the socpa law. maya evans was arrested and found guilty for doing much the same last year. today, police ignored the event. Read more >>

06-01-2006 11:39

Palestinian Lunch against Trade with Israel

On Monday 23rd January there will be a Palestinian Lunch to support the Uxbridge Seven outside Uxbridge Magistrates Court, Middlesex from 1-2. The trial lasts from 23rd January - 2nd February. Read more >>

05-01-2006 23:15

No room in Bethlehem for Peace campaigners.

Listen to interviews with the peace activists prevented from attending the Non Violence Conference in Bethlehem Decmeber 2005. These interviews were recorded prior to their travelling to Israel. Read more >>

05-01-2006 14:12

protest to free iranian union leader, london, saturday 7 january

Activists will protest outside the BBC's Persian Section from 12-2pm this Saturday, 7 January, to press for the release of Tehran bus drivers' union leader Mansoor Ossanlou, who is being held without charge by the Iranian regime. Read more >>

28-12-2005 18:09 | 1 addition

Catholics breach the exclusion zone to read out more names of Iraq victims

Members of Pax Christi today today risked arrest by assembling outside Downing Street and reading out the names of Iraqi children and British servicemen killed in Iraq Read more >>

28-12-2005 14:12

Anarchist Assembly

It's time for another anarchist assembly in London. Read more >>

24-12-2005 04:39

Police Arrest Devotees for Chanting Hare Krishna on Oxford Street

(A True Christmas Story from London) Police Arrest Devotees for Chanting Hare Krishna on Oxford Street Read more >>

21-12-2005 22:51

police clearly told to ignore carol singing protest in parliament square

police pointedly ignored investigating possible crimes this evening in parliament square when the 'serious organised crime and police act' was once again challenged by brian haw, maya evans and others. the event was called by tim ireland (www.bloggerheads.com) and raised money for 'medical aid for iraqi children'. Read more >>

21-12-2005 18:46

Parliament Square carol service mentioned on Radio 4 news

BBC Radio 4 6pm news gave a few minutes to cover tonight's carol singing in Parliament Square:

http://indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/12/330376.html

No arrests so far apparently... Read more >>

21-12-2005 11:43

URGENT - Protest against eviction on Broadway Market 6pm today

Francesca's Café in Broadway Market, Hackney has been evicted today from 7am. There will be a local show of solidarity against the eviction outside the Café at 6pm this evening, please come and show your anger and support. Read more >>