"The British government should have taken immediate action to end its own involvement in genocide, but instead has been cracking down on protest"
Tag: Justice
We need justice throughout the Orgreave Inquiry
Two local activists write on why this inquiry must deliver the long delayed justice to striking miners demonised and attacked by the police.
The Government Must Deliver on Promise of Orgreave Inquiry
Miners attacked by the police and campaigners from the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign met with the Home Secretary to press the urgent need for an inquiry.
Public figures oppose sentencing of ‘Whole Truth 5’ in open letter
A broad coalition of public figures voice their opposition to the sentencing of the 'Whole Truth Five' climate protestors.
Amnesty International calls on the new Government to scrap anti-protest laws
Amnesty International's new report reveals a trend of oppressive legislation, policy and policing of protest across Europe - the UK is no exception.
Over 100 Parliamentarians call on the Foreign Secretary to Defend the Independence of the ICC
105 MPs from 11 different parties have written to Foreign Secretary David Cameron urging the Government to respect the independence of the ICC.
Government must cooperate with ICC Netanyahu arrest warrants – and end arms sales to Israel now!
“This is seismic. The government has to immediately make clear it will fully support this process and halt arms sales to a state whose leader is facing prosecution as a war criminal.”
Joint Enterprise: Miscarriages of justice hitting young black people – Kim Johnson MP
"Joint enterprise allows the prosecution to use a racist ‘gang narrative’ to imply guilt and persuade juries using prejudicial stereotypes in place of cold, hard evidence" - Kim Johnson MP.
Government’s move to reintroduce tribunal fee threatens workers’ rights – TUC
Government plans to reintroduce fees for taking tribunal cases will price workers out of accessing justice - the TUC.
The fate of the free press is in your hands – Juilian Assange trial and protest this week
Activist and journalist John Rees explains why everyone who cares about civil liberties should rally for Assange as he faces his last chance in court.