Defying the parliament exclusion zone

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I’ve been racking my brain over the best way to deal with this disgraceful state of affairs (slipped into law late last Friday afternoon), but Robin seems to have a worthwhile approach:

Perfect – They’ve taken away another little bit of our freedom

The Pledge: “I will apply for authorisation to demonstrate in the vicinity of Parliament every day for a month from 1st August 2005 but only if 50 other responsible citizens will too.”

This is a start, but something needs to be done to shut this down before it comes into action.

Telegraph – Why I’d join the nutty protester in Parliament Square: Mr Haw may be a nuisance and a pain. But suddenly I feel the urge to join him in Parliament Square. Who is up for a mass demonstration, supporting the freedom to demonstrate?

Sorry, but a mass protest will almost certainly be spun as a justification for the legislation. Using the ‘nutter’ angle yourself doesn’t help much, either.

Guardian – Liberty backs exclusion zone protest: Liberty, the human rights group, indicated yesterday that it would consider aiding the first protester arrested under new regulations banning unauthorised demonstrations within half a mile of parliament.

Yes, well, good luck with that. Via the Mayor of London Blog we learn of a cheeky little passage in Explanatory Memorandum (PDF):

6. European Convention on Human Rights
6.1 Not applicable.

Pfft! That pretty much sums up the Home Office’s stance on just about everything these days.

Still thinking….

UPDATE: Chicken Yoghurt – Hit me baby one more time

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Public meeting Wednesday June 29th: “Organising Opposition to New Restrictions on Protest around Parliament”

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