Monthly Archives: November 2003

Civil Contingencies Bill: measures to deal with terrorist attacks

This is what it is all about. Read the paper, and be very frightened! http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/reports/ccbill/pdf/compaper.pdf Sweeping new emergency laws to counter UK terror. The Independent, 23 November 2003 By Andy McSmith, Political Editor http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/story.jsp?story=3D466424 Sweeping measures to deal with terrorist … Continue reading

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I DON’T do weddings

A report from the front !!!! I don’t do ‘social photography’ either, does the following tail, give any idea why??? 🙂 -) Let me tell you about my last experience, for an Art Ed friend, who wanted reportage-style for her … Continue reading

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FreeB.E.A.G.L.E.S legal resource centre for UK political activists

http://www.freebeagles.org Have discovered this resource to share with you: They say- “Welcome to freeB.E.A.G.L.E.S. legal resource centre for UK political activists Anyone who tries to bring about change for the better is going to come into contact with the law. … Continue reading

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‘No-Bush’ demo in Nottingham in Market Square

‘No-Bush’ demo in Nottingham in Market Square. Starting with a public trial of this bloke for crimes at 12:00 noon and at 5pm, a sit-down and march around town. A trial of President GW. Bush, was held in the Market … Continue reading

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A Right to Report?

The Freelance is the bulletin of London Freelance Branch of the National Union of Journalists. These are some of the articles the newsletter has run about difficulties faced by reporters on demonstrations, and what can be done about them. They … Continue reading

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Stop Bush

&&& This site is to keep to up with the mans’ itinerary … Help us track George W. Bush across London! &&& the ‘main’ UK National Demonstration Thursday 20th November http://www.stopwar.org.uk Assemble 2pm at Malet Street, Central London (nearest tubes: … Continue reading

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Only doing our job… ? Advice for photographers : Public order and Bushs visit

“Public order situations” can be difficult. Especially if you’re a photographer, and the only place you can do it from is in the thick of it: often sandwiched between police officers, who just want everyone to go away (or stay … Continue reading

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Naked protest in Parliament Square

http://www.barewitness.org/images/nogmambush/index.html 16th November 2003, London: Protest group barewitness.org pulled off its most daring demonstration so far, when a group of it’s members stripped naked in Parliament Square and spelt out a stark message for Tony Blair and George Bush on … Continue reading

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Terrorist on tour: President Bush visit timeline of events

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER SHEFFIELD: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2003/11/280177.html Sheffield and Yorkshire Demonstration in Sheffield against the war criminals Bush and Blair,in conjuction with anti-war protests across Europe. SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER London: Morning: Bare Witness invite you to spell out NO GM AMBUSH on … Continue reading

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British Police Brace for Bush Visit – NYTimes Article

NYTimes Article By Warren Hoge – Published: November 6, 2003 LONDON, Nov. 5 – President Bush, who has been shielded from protests in recent travels, arrives in Britain on a state visit in two weeks, and the police here are … Continue reading

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Build up of US warplanes over the highlands of Scotland

A webpage has now been set-up by Fairford Peacewatchers for any new information concerning the build up of US warplanes over the highlands of Scotland. Visit: http://www.fairfordpeacewatch.com/ScottishCNDalert.html On 31st October 2003, and after verifying with witnesses, Scottish CND put out … Continue reading

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SchNews: High Court judges threw out Liberty’s case

Terror-Twister Last week High Court judges threw out Liberty’s case against the Met Police for their use of the section 44 Stop and Search provision (Terrorism Act 2000) against protestors at the DSEi Arms Fair in London last month. The … Continue reading

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Police can use terror powers on protesters

 High court rejects claim that tactics used at arms fair were illegal Rebecca Allison Saturday November 1, 2003 The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianpolitics/story/0,3605,1075445,00.html Civil rights campaigners yesterday lost their bid for a high court ruling that anti-terrorism laws were used unlawfully to … Continue reading

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