UK Uncut activists plead not guilty to Fortnum & Mason charges – The Guardian

Posted August 22nd, 2011 in demonstrations, news, prosecutions, trespass by sally

“Seventeen anti-tax avoidance activists have been singled out for prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service for allegedly attempting to promote their cause with leaflets and banners during a protest at Fortnum & Mason, London, in March.”

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The Guardian, 19th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Is the law being misused to undermine peaceful protest? – The Guardian

Posted July 21st, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, news, public order, trespass by sally

“The CPS may have dropped charges against 109 Fortnum and Mason protesters; but why are some still facing prosecution?”

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The Guardian, 21st July 2011

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Ratcliffe power station protesters cleared on appeal – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2011 in appeals, demonstrations, news, police, trespass by tracey

“The convictions of 20 protesters for trying to shut down the UK’s second largest power station have been quashed by the Court of Appeal.”

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BBC News, 19th July 2011

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Fortnum & Mason protest: CPS drops charges against 109 UK Uncut activists – The Guardian

Posted July 19th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, news, public interest, trespass by tracey

“The Crown Prosecution Service has dropped charges of aggravated trespass against 109 UK Uncut activists who occupied Fortnum & Mason in March, saying they are no longer in the public interest.”

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The Guardian, 18th July 2011

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Blunt: ending the misery of squatting – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 13th, 2011 in crime, press releases, squatting, trespass by tracey

“A new crime of squatting was proposed today by Justice Minister Crispin Blunt. Making it an offence for the first time, and abolishing so-called ‘squatters rights’ are among a range of proposals to deal with the problem which would protect both home and business owners.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th July 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Ignore headlines about squatters, government proposals target Gypsies and travellers – The Guardian

Posted July 13th, 2011 in demonstrations, housing, legislation, news, squatting, travellers, trespass by tracey

“The prime minister’s confirmation that the government will be bringing forward legislation for the criminalisation of trespass and the proposed removal of removal of legal aid from trespassers in the legal aid, sentencing and punishment of offenders bill amount to the most significant changes to the law of trespass in England and Wales for generations.”

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The Guardian, 13th July 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Prosecutors to drop ‘significant’ number of Fortnum protest cases – The Independent

Posted July 6th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, evidence, news, trespass by sally

“A ‘significant’ number of the hundreds of cases bought against UK Uncut activists who stormed a central London department store in March are expected to be dropped, according to prosecutors.”

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The Independent, 6th July 2011

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UK Uncut protesters due in court over store occupation – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, public interest, trespass by sally

“Activists accused of occupying the luxury London food retailer Fortnum & Mason during tax avoidance protests in March are expected to plead not guilty to charges of aggravated trespass on Tuesday.”

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The Guardian, 5th July 2011

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DPP asks power station protesters to appeal against trespass convictions – The Guardian

Posted April 18th, 2011 in appeals, conspiracy, Crown Prosecution Service, news, trespass by sally

“The 20 protesters convicted of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass after a demonstration at the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station have been invited to appeal against their convictions by the director of public prosecutions.”

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The Guardian, 18th April 2011

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Shapps: ‘Landlords can legally use force on squatters’ – The Independent

Posted April 4th, 2011 in news, squatting, trespass, violence by sally

“Homeowners who are victims of squatters can use violence to break in and forcibly remove them, ministers have claimed. Squatters who retaliate or defend themselves will face tough criminal sanctions under measures planned by the Government.”

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The Independent, 3rd April 2011

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UK Uncut arrests threaten future protests, lawyer warns – The Guardian

Posted March 30th, 2011 in criminal damage, demonstrations, detention, news, police, trespass by sally

“A lawyer at a leading civil liberties firm has expressed fears for the future of direct action protest after the mass arrest of UK Uncut activists during last Saturday’s anti-cuts demonstrations in London.”

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The Guardian, 30th March 2011

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Naked burglar fails to get jail sentence overturned – BBC News

Posted March 30th, 2011 in appeals, burglary, drug abuse, indecent exposure, news, sentencing, trespass by sally

“A naked burglar who broke into the homes of two families has failed to persuade judges that his indefinite jail term was unfair.”

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BBC News, 29th March 2011

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Met police are criminalising a generation of students, claims law firm – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, trespass by sally

“A leading legal aid firm has accused the Metropolitan police of criminalising a generation of students for taking part in the protests against tuition fees.”

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The Guardian, 6th March 2011

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Undercover police case: CPS to review convictions of environmental protesters – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 28th, 2011 in conspiracy, demonstrations, news, police, prosecutions, trespass by sally

“The Crown Prosecution service (CPS) is to review the convictions of a group of environmental protesters sentenced for planning to shut down the UK’s second largest power station.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th January 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station activists sentenced – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in conspiracy, demonstrations, news, sentencing, trespass by sally

“Two activists who planned to shut down a power station in Nottinghamshire have been given community orders.”

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BBC News, 18th January 2011

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Court threat to Parliament Square protesters – The Independent

Posted January 18th, 2011 in demonstrations, London, news, trespass by sally

“Parliament Square peace protesters were threatened with court action today (17 January) unless they clear their makeshift camps from the pavement area by the end of the working week.”

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The Independent, 17th January 2011

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IPCC to launch inquiry into collapsed case against environmental protesters – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, prosecutions, trespass by sally

“Police watchdog called in to investigate reasons why prosecution fell apart.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Activists challenge convictions in wake of police spy revelations – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in conspiracy, demonstrations, news, police, trespass by sally

“Twenty environmental activists are seeking to overturn recent criminal convictions in the wake of the Guardian’s revelations about a network of undercover police officers embedded deep in the movement.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Undercover officer ‘switched sides’ in power station trial – The Independent

Posted January 10th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, evidence, news, police, trespass by sally

“The trial of six people accused of trying to shut down one of Britain’s biggest power stations has collapsed amid claims that an undercover policeman who infiltrated their group offered to give evidence on their behalf.”

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The Independent, 10th January 2011

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Ratcliffe coal protesters spared jail sentences – The Guardian

Posted January 6th, 2011 in demonstrations, environmental protection, news, sentencing, trespass by sally

“Environmental activists who planned to shut down a coal-fired power station near Nottingham were spared jail today after a judge declared they acted with ‘the highest possible motives’.”

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The Guardian, 5th January 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk