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	cml25-1-08 - Doug London Critical Mass January ride in England. A subdued start to a good ride, held up by a massive traffic jam in the Strand, but it livened up later with a bike high in Piccadilly Circus and taunts to impatient car horns. Joyful chants of 'More bikes less cars' and 'Whose streets? Our streets'. Several sound systems this time, some were threatened with SOCPA prosecution if they dared to play in the vicinity of Parliament... Keywords: Critical Mass; bicyclists; SOCPA; police Downloads: 627
	cml28-3-08 - Doug London Critical Mass UK visits the Chinese Embassy on its March 2008 ride. Despite wet and windy conditions more than 100 riders started, accompanied by about 20 police cyclists and the usual police van. Police have a habit of blocking the front of the ride at some intersections and traffic lights which tends to make it slower than otherwise and holds up traffic. Under the notorious SOCPA law, which might soon be repealed, Critical Mass sound systems are not allowed to be played near Parliament... Keywords: Critical Mass; cyclists; bicyclists; SOCPA Downloads: 576
	Video of plinth occupation in Parliament Square - Doug Following the forcible eviction of tents from the grass of the Square by Greater London Authority security guards on 17th October, protesters sought an alternative site, where they could not be accused of causing an obstruction. Because British Parliament doesn't know how to word its repressive SOCPA legislation properly, Brian Haw has been legally allowed to continue his protest opposite the Houses of Parliament since 2nd June 2001... Keywords: Parliament Square; SOCPA; Brian Haw; Peace; War Downloads: 314 Average rating: (1 review)
	socpa1-3-08 - Doug Freedom of Assembly denied. On Saturday 1st March 2008 in Trafalgar Square, London, England there was a large police presence and a small turnout for the 2nd Day of Action. The first National Day of Action for Freedom of Assembly in London in January was a huge success despite several arrests, mainly because the police were caught napping, but this was unlikely to happen for a second time. So on Saturday there was a large police presence and a correspondingly low turnout... Keywords: SOCPA; Freedom of Assembly; Freedom of Expression; police; protest Downloads: 101
	socpa5-4-08 - Doug Video of April 2008 demonstration for Freedom of Assembly in London, England. Following the first Days of Action in January and March, the Campaign for Free Assembly in London has now become a regular event on the first Saturday of every month. The April demo of about 20 people was accompanied by 8 foot police and three police vans. This time no attempt was made to either stop the march or prevent the display of banners within the designated zone, or to stop and search, in contrast to previous o... Keywords: socpa; freedom of assembly; freedom of expression; UK; England Downloads: 124
	socpa12-1-08 - Doug. Unauthorised demo in London, England, against SOCPA legislation which criminalises freedom of expression and freedom of assembly within a zone around Parliament. This legislation is under review and fears are that it might be extended. After meeting up in Trafalgar Square it was decided to go for a walk in 'Our streets'. The police were pretty laid back to begin with while several places of interest were visited such as the Home Office, New Sotland Yard, MI5, Parliament Square and Downing Street... Keywords: Repression; freedom of expression; freedom of asembly; SOCPA Downloads: 6,768
	Mandela's statue in Parliament Square. - Doug Nelson Mandela attended the unveiling of his statue in Parliament Square, London, UK, on Wednesday 29th August 2007, accompanied on stage by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and several other eminent politicians. While Nelson Mandela was extolling the virtues of freedom on one side of Parliament Square some anti-war demonstrators were having their freedom of speech severely curtailed by police on the other side of the square... Keywords: Mandela; police; freedom of speech; Parliament Square; SOCPA Downloads: 276
	Dissident Island, 10 August 2007 - Picture Radio This show features SOCPA - The Movie; an informative look at the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, featuring an interview with film maker Ricky. We also have the premiere of '156 Plato Road', a play by P&B. Dissident Island guests are Agnes and Patrick. The second half of the show brings in DJ Luc Envoy from south london to play some wicked dubstep. This show alone should make you want to pay your license fee. Keywords: Dissident Island, Picture Radio, SOCPA the movie, 156 Plato Road, Dubstep, Luc Envoy Downloads: 115 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Confrontation with authorities in Parliament Square on 8th October 2007. - Doug On the day that the British Parliament resumed after its Summer recess, a large group of anti-war protesters marched into the Square. They were joined by people who demand the basic freedom to be able to protest peacefully without prior police permission or conditions. The video shows some of the confrontations with authorities, while no doubt Members of Parliament looked on from the windows of their well protected building... Keywords: SOCPA; anti-war; Parliament Square; Greater London Authority. Metrapolitian Police Downloads: 446