Wednesday 3 August: 
Defend the Picket's and Everyone's Right to Parliament Square

Join us on the Community Anti-War Picket & Open Mic, organised by the Global Women's Strike, every Wednesday 5.30-7pm, on Parliament Square.

Since February 2003, our continuing demonstration has been protesting EVERY WEDNESDAY against the war in Iraq and all wars.

The new legislation (Serious Organised Crime & Police Act) aimed at removing Brian Haw who has been living in the Square for four years, and our picket there for two and a half years, came into force on 1st August.  Some people have already been arrested for defying the ban which criminalises peaceful protest in and around the Square.  Police can now impose draconian conditions on protests including: when and where it can take place; how long it can last; how many people can attend; how much noise can be made; and the number and size of banners and placards used.

But last Friday, Brian Haw won in court again.  The judges ruled that the Act does not cover 'continuing' protests such as Brian's, but only those starting after 1st August.

We are also a "continuing" demonstration and that therefore we are also entitled to continue our protest.  We are also entitled to visit Brian and support his efforts.

Join us and Brian in Parliament Square this Wednesday as usual.

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