Month: December 2012
Azelle Rodney inquiry: Family urge unlawful killing decision
The family of a man fatally shot by a police officer has urged the inquiry into his death to find that it was an unlawful killing.… Read More
Clash roadie Don Lorenzo was racially abused by police, judges rule
The appeal court has upheld a decision that a Birmingham man was racially abused and assaulted as he was arrested by West Midlands Police officers.… Read More
Egypt: An appeal to trade unionists in the UK
Appeal from Egyptian trade unionists via MENA Solidarity.… Read More
Hackney Youth Event: The Aftermath of the Riots
On Saturday 24th November, around 50 people gathered together in Passing Clouds, Dalston for a day of free activities hosted by ‘Stop Criminalising Hackney Youth’ aimed at involving more young people into the campaign which has so far been parent led, due to many parents having sons and daughters imprisoned from the August riots. … Read More
69 People Jailed Following Violent Mexico Protests
Sixty-nine people have been sent to jail in Mexico City, for allegedly destroying businesses and public property during protests held on Saturday against Mexico’s new president.… Read More
Singapore bus driver jailed for striking
Singapore sentenced a Chinese immigrant bus driver to six weeks in prison Monday for his involvement in the city-state’s first labour strike in 26 years.… Read More
Criminal records of striking miners ‘should be erased’
Coalition of unions, campaigners and lawyers want complaints relating to entire 1984 strike examined… Read More