Month: March 2009

G20 protests in Newham

Protests against the G20 (Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors) will be happening across the city of London (April 1st) and in Newham on Thursday 2nd April around the Excel Centre in Canning Town.

Areas in Newham will be subject to heightened policing over this period affecting both protestors and residents. NMP is concerned about any potentially negative impact on the local community and infringement of rights of individuals in relation to policing during this time. We can be contacted for emergency advice, legal referrals and support on our 24 hour helpline on 0800 169 3111.

Information about the protests can be found here:

http://climatecamp.org.uk/home
http://www.g-20meltdown.org/index.html
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/03/425026.html

If you are planning to attend the G20 protests, information on your legal rights can be found here.

Newham Police have put out information warning of the impact on Newham residents.

If you are interested in participating in legal observation for the G20 events on 1/2 April, Climate Camp is offering training:

Tuesday 31st March
7pm at London Action Resource Centre (LARC)
62 Fieldgate St (corner of Parfett St)
Whitechapel, London E1 1ES.

The training will top up people’s knowledge and work through some of the logistics. The details are here.

Any queries email legal@climatecamp.org.uk or call 07973 186549