The Kopi squat has been an institution among the squat and political scene for 30 years, and the Wagenplatz (trailer park / travellers site) that makes up part of the squat has been host to many living in caravans and makeshift structures as alternative methods of housing. As we watch our government start their attackLire la suite « Solidarity to the occupants of the Kopi Wagenplatz, Berlin. We must remain united in our response to the attempted persecution of one group. RA-T! »
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Criminalising ‘Intentional Trespass’
A brief update on the development of measures to criminalise trespass. The Parliament debate on the petition against the bill that was scheduled on the 25th January has been delayed without a further date set. More proof, if any was needed, that such petitions are futile. Since, the Telegraph has released an article saying theLire la suite « Criminalising ‘Intentional Trespass’ »
Criminalising Trespass: Why That Sucks
Why are people coming together against anti-trespass laws? Trespass is a civil matter, which means it is between citizens. Making it criminal would mean that the state is involved, that trespass is so bad that the state must morally intervene. The consequences are very real for people who would be convicted: criminal records, fines, prisonLire la suite « Criminalising Trespass: Why That Sucks »
“Don’t criminalise trespass” petition to be debated in Parliament on 25th Jan @ 4:30PM (NOW POSTPONED) – A Response to the Petition Committee’s Survey
The petition “Don’t criminalise trespass” has gathered a total of 134 929 signatures. It will be debated on January 25th at 4:30PM (https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300139). The debate will be accessible through the UK Parliament Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/UKParliament –> DEBATE POSTPONED On the petition’s page, there is a survey that you can fill in to inform the debate.Lire la suite « “Don’t criminalise trespass” petition to be debated in Parliament on 25th Jan @ 4:30PM (NOW POSTPONED) – A Response to the Petition Committee’s Survey »