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Interesting power struggles in Europe. No really…
The Guardian, January 24 2011 Protesters blockaded the main entrance of New Scotland Yard in London this morning in a demonstration against undercover police officers having sex with members of groups they infiltrate. The protest followed claims that undercover officers … Continue reading
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Animal testing ban for cosmetics delayed
The Guardian, December 31 2010 The final phase of European law designed to eradicate testing on animals of chemicals used in the cosmetics industry is set to be delayed for as long as four years because it is thought that … Continue reading
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Danish police were wrong says court
The Guardian, December 16 2010 Danish police have been ordered to pay tens of thousands of pounds compensation to hundreds of climate protesters, after a court ruling today. The unprecedented ruling coincides with the release of an audio recording from … Continue reading
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Copenhagen protesters acquitted
part of this story appeared in the Guardian, August 31, 2010 The two protesters on trial in Copenhagen for terrorism-related offences during the environment summit last December have both been cleared. Of the nearly 2000 people arrested, a small number … Continue reading
Posted in activism, environment, legal, social justice
Tagged activists, copenhagen, courts, denmark, natasha verco, noah weiss, summit
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