Scoop March 2010
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| + | ==Protest at Joe Glenton's court martial hearing Friday 5 March 2010, 9:30 am Colchester== | ||
| + | Lance Corporal Joe Glenton was arrested for refusing to return to Afghanistan, leading an anti-war demonstration and speaking to the media in defiance of orders. | ||
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| + | As a result of Joe's brave public campaigning against the war and the support he has received from the anti-war movement, the Ministry of Defence has dropped the most serious charge of desertion. However, Joe still faces the possibility of a prison term of up to two years and Stop the War is calling a protest at the court martial when he appears. The court martial will be held in Colchester. | ||
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| + | Protest To Defend Joe Glenton | ||
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| + | 9.30am Friday 5 March | ||
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| + | The Military Court Centre | ||
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| + | Merville Barracks | ||
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| + | Off Butt Rd | ||
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| + | Colchester CO2 7UT | ||
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| + | Stop the War is asking its supporters to publicise the protest as widely as possible. Anyone wishing to join us and who requires transport from outside London should contact our national office: Call 020 7801 2768 or email office@stopwar.org.uk. | ||
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==International Women's Day event, 8th March 2010== | ==International Women's Day event, 8th March 2010== | ||
