Scoop December 2008
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http://www.minesactioncanada.org/peoples_treaty/index.cfm | http://www.minesactioncanada.org/peoples_treaty/index.cfm | ||
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| - | ==Trial: 'Lakenheath 8', | + | ==Trial: 'Lakenheath 8', Mon-Thur Dec 1st-4th, Ipswich Crown Court== |
'Lakenheath 8' go to trial over 2 years later.. | 'Lakenheath 8' go to trial over 2 years later.. | ||
| - | On 3rd November 2008 the 'Lakenheath 8' had their final pre-trial review. The trial will take place from December 1st - 4th at Ipswich Crown Court, two years and two months after their taking action to prevent more innocent victims in the continuing bombing of Iraq and Afghanistan undertaken by US planes from USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk | + | On 3rd November 2008 the 'Lakenheath 8' had their final pre-trial review. The trial will take place from December 1st - 4th at Ipswich Crown Court, two years and two months after their taking action to prevent more innocent victims in the continuing bombing of Iraq and Afghanistan undertaken by US planes from USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. (Crown court applies to the venue, not this trial, which will be heard by a District Judge). |
On the 2nd October 2006, 8 people cut the fence ran into the US military base and locked themselves to the gate of the Special Munitions Store at RAF Lakenheath in order to stop the use of those weapons and in order to secure evidence of War Crimes. | On the 2nd October 2006, 8 people cut the fence ran into the US military base and locked themselves to the gate of the Special Munitions Store at RAF Lakenheath in order to stop the use of those weapons and in order to secure evidence of War Crimes. | ||
(the complete article: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/11/412703.html) | (the complete article: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/11/412703.html) | ||
| - | Peace campaigners from | + | Peace campaigners from surrounding areas will support those on trial. |
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| + | On Monday, Dec 1st, 10am, we will be laying flowers outside the court for the victims of the indiscriminate cluster bombs and supporting | ||
| + | those inside who expose the part played by the U.S. bases on our doorstep. | ||
| + | On all days of trial supporters will be present, please come and join. | ||
More info on the trial, | More info on the trial, | ||
==Wired Events: A film show about Christmas, Thur, Dec 4th, 1:30pm-3pm, UEA, Arts 01.02== | ==Wired Events: A film show about Christmas, Thur, Dec 4th, 1:30pm-3pm, UEA, Arts 01.02== | ||
[[Image:christmasfilmshow2008.jpg|400px]] | [[Image:christmasfilmshow2008.jpg|400px]] | ||
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| + | ==Norwich Stop the War steering committee meeting, Wed, Dec 10th, 7.30 pm, Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge== | ||
| + | Regular meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers. | ||
| + | Further information from info@norwichstopwar.org.uk | ||
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Princes Street when all supporters are welcome. | Princes Street when all supporters are welcome. | ||
| - | Further information from Keith Rowley (email fortyeighter@hotmail.com) . | + | Further information from Keith Rowley (email fortyeighter@hotmail.com). |
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