Defend the right to protest

On Monday (23 February) Stop the War’s vice chair Chris Nineham and PSC’s director Ben Jamal are on trial at Westminster Magistrate’s Court for peacefully protesting genocide on 18 January last year. 

Monday is the first day of the trial and we will be holding a protest outside the court both in solidarity with Chris and Ben and to demand the charges against them are dropped.

This landmark case is part of a sustained attack on our right to speak out for Palestine, and the ramifications will impact on all those who wish to protest government policy whatever the issue. Legislation is currently going through Parliament to further restrict our rights. If you believe in the importance our democratic right to protest make sure you are outside the court. 

Monday 23 February

9am

Westminster Magistrates Court, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5BR

Please come along, bring your trade union banner and stand up for our right to protest. We will be joined by Jeremy Corbyn MP, John McDonnell MP, Brian Eno, Khalid Abdalla, Juliet Stevenson, Fran Heathcote PCS, Maryam Eslamdoust TSSA.

If you are able to help out on Monday, please contact the office.(Please note you will need to arrive at the court for 8:30am.)