Court News - Injustice
The Criminal Injustice Act came into being on November 4th, amid much furore, and not without actions.
The most eye-catching one was the occupation of the roof of the Houses of Parliament by five hardy London souls.
On the same day, the first arrests under the Act occurred, and Earth First! took the credit!
A Laing crane in Manchester city centre was occupied in protest at the company's intention to bid for the second contract of the M65. The dozen people who reached for the sky that day also had a 'CJB won’t stop me' banner for good measure. The first ever CJA arrestee was a 51 year old silver haired mother of two. (I bet that gave Mr. Howard a shock!) Six others were arrested for Aggravated Trespass (Section 68) and not doing what a police officer tells you (Section 69).
All were offered cautions, but four refused to take them and so made legal history. Over 100 people (mainly hunt saboteurs) have followed them into the custody records for offences under this slimy piece of legislation.
The Manchester lot appear in court on the 11th/12th April.
November also saw 400 party goers heading off to Lympne in Kent, to say hello to the Home Secretary at home. Either he wasn’t in or he hid under his bed and sucked his thumb, we couldn’t work out which. Unfortunately, over 100 uninvited TSG later showed up, (they didn’t even bring a bottle - gatecrashers, eh?) A mock trial of Michael Howard was held, he was found guilty, and it was decided he should be put into psychiatric care. He is, however, still on the loose.
People danced, played their instruments, climbed on his roof (which had dodgy pointing), and wandered through his garden which was in need of some attention. (Maybe he should spend more time with his family!) No arrests were made, and a good day was had by all. Except dear Michael, who hasn’t quite got over the experience yet.
By some freaky coincidence, all the national press had turned up by chance and documented the picnic for posterity.
The address is Aldergate Wood, Lympne, Nr Folkestone, Kent, Grid Ref, OSTR098348.
Useful Phone Number:
Mr Howard's London home: 141 - 0171 353 5835