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Blocked from Facebook for 24 hours

Posted on 19 February 2023 by admin

For heaven sake! I have been blocked for 24 hours from posting on Facebook because I had uploaded this image. Now I know the ‘community guidelines’ go on about nudity and sexual activity etc ….. but if anyone sees rudeness … Continue reading →

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Protection for journalists added into anti-protest Public Order Bill

Posted on 8 February 2023 by admin

Campaigners had warned the Public Order Bill could make arrests of journalists “commonplace”. By Charlotte Tobitt A specific protection for journalists was added to the Government’s anti-protest Public Order Bill by peers on Tuesday. Peers voted to add a new clause stating that … Continue reading →

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My Portrait painted

Posted on 4 February 2023 by admin

Like wow! Have just had my portrait painted by David Stooke and I thought to show off here. Think he’s ‘got me’. Big up David and THANK YOU. If you know of his work…. check out more at http://www.davidstooke.co.uk

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Convoy forming up and leaving Stonehenge, 1982

Posted on 21 January 2023 by admin

GOLLY GOSH !!!!! I have found me taking this very photo at 3.55mins inChris Waite’s Film : Stonehenge Visions Tipi Valley Dreams. Pt 3. 1982, 40 years ago ….. Look, I had hair and everything 🙂 me taking this very … Continue reading →

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David Hoffman – PHOTO TALK – WTF-STOP PODCAST

Posted on 13 January 2023 by admin

David Hoffman – Photo TalkWTF – Stop Podcast

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Wolf Hall

Posted on 26 December 2022 by admin

Just finished watching Wolf Hall BBC, all in one go …. One of the most powerful dramas I’ve ever seen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02gfy02

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Photographic Exhibition titled: ‘Freedom’

Posted on 30 November 2022 by admin

Welcome to an evocative collection of freedom themed photographs, a generous visual response by over two hundred talented photographers. Individually the images illustrate personal notions of freedom, collectively they articulate the nuance of freedom itself from multiple perspectives. A compelling mix … Continue reading →

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PCs to get urgent journalist awareness training after M25 arrests

Posted on 25 November 2022 by admin

by David Sharman Published 24 Nov 2022 Police officers are to be given journalist awareness training as a matter of urgency following the M25 arrests controversy. Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed it will undertake a review to ensure that any Public Order Public … Continue reading →

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Does the Media Report Climate Protests Responsibly?

Posted on 25 November 2022 by admin

BBC The Media ShowDoes the Media Report Climate Protests Responsibly?How should journalists cover climate protests? The climate conference Cop27 ends this week. But you might have seen more about the activists who threw oil on a Gustav Klimt painting in … Continue reading →

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NUJ welcomes review findings into journalists’ arrests at Just Stop Oil protests

Posted on 24 November 2022 by admin

23 Nov 2022 An independent review following arrests by Hertfordshire constabulary has outlined police powers were not used appropriately. The report by Cambridgeshire constabulary was requested by Hertfordshire chief constable Charlie Hall, following intervention from the NUJ and widespread public … Continue reading →

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Arrest of Journalists covering ‘Stop Oil’ protests on M25

Posted on 24 November 2022 by admin

You may know of this arrest and situation described here:https://bit.ly/3VsaA2L From my past experiences … this was quite predictable. It is why I continue to bat at this, since I’m quite sure the continued lack of training and press card … Continue reading →

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Senior officers ordered ‘unlawful’ arrests of journalists at Just Stop Oil protests

Posted on 23 November 2022 by admin

Review finds arrests of four journalists covering climate protests last month were directed by senior officers Damien Gayle @damiengayleWed 23 Nov 2022 18.34 GMT Senior police officers ordered the potentially unlawful arrests of four journalists detained while covering climate protests … Continue reading →

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Just Stop Oil: Filmmaker and photographer arrested while covering protest

Posted on 23 November 2022 by admin
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NUJ signs joint letter to Home Secretary after police arrests of journalists

Posted on 12 November 2022 by admin

12 Nov 2022 Ten organisations have highlighted the chilling effect of arrests on freedom of expression and urged Suella Braverman to reconsider plans under the Public Order Bill. Following the wrongful arrests of three journalists for “suspicion of conspiracy to … Continue reading →

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Free Party. A Retrospective. Party party

Posted on 7 June 2022 by admin
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Free Party, A Retrospective. Film and Panel discussion at Lost Horizon, Bristol

Posted on 7 June 2022 by admin
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Police chiefs shift on protest guidance a partial success, but still a missed opportunity

Posted on 26 May 2022 by admin

May 26, 2022 | Protest | 0 comments Netpol’s campaign for greater certainty about the way demonstrations are policed has brought some success, but big gaps remain. Over two and a half years since it completed a public consultation, the National Police Chiefs Council … Continue reading →

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National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Protest Operational Advice Document. Version 3.3 (April 2022)

Posted on 26 May 2022 by admin

Over two and a half years since it completed a public consultation, the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) finally, in April, published the first full version of its new guidance on the policing of demonstrations and public assemblies. This has … Continue reading →

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Stand with Ukraine… 3 months on. Protest in Nottingham

Posted on 25 May 2022 by admin

Stand with Ukraine… 3 months on. Protest in Market Square, Nottingham Speeches: Diana Peasey, National Union of Journalists Hong Kong stands with Ukraine Samsung S10 4K Video 3840 x2160

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“It’s never too far” : The inside story of Castlemorton – History’s most infamous rave

Posted on 24 May 2022 by admin

Read an excerpt from DiY founder Harry Harrison’s new book, Dreaming in Yellow: The story of DiY Soundsystem WORDS BY: HARRY HARRISON | EDITED BY: GEMMA ROSS | PHOTOS BY: ALAN LODGE 7 MARCH 2022 Never has there been a … Continue reading →

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