End the misuse of terrorism laws against nonviolent protesters
End the misuse of terrorism laws against nonviolent protesters
Just hours ago, a jury refused to convict nonviolent protesters of a single offence. That verdict matters. It reflects public conscience and shows that justice depends on moral judgment as well as the law.
Yet the government continues to use terrorism legislation against people taking nonviolent action. These powers were never meant to criminalise protest or conscience.
The jury was not convinced. The public are not convinced. The government should now listen.
We call on the government to end the use of terrorism laws against nonviolent protesters and protect the right to protest without fear of extreme punishment.
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Maybe ask people to include their postcode or constituency (former probably better as less chance of error) to enable targetted lobbying?
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I don’t want to live under a fascist government which attempts to suppress all ideas which are different from its own
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The right to non-violent protest is a fundamental human right. Only a tyrant would argue against that.,
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The right to express one’s views is vital to a healthy democracy. To conflate terrorism and peaceful protest undermines British values. I want to be able to feel pride in this country as a vibrant, fair and just society again. Silencing protest is what dictators do.
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Retired teacher arrested under section 13 of the terrorism act salutes the jury and all those brave activists who put Palestinians ahead of genocidal wrapons
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Peaceful protest is free speech, not terrorism.
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