[JNV] Briefings, Petitions and Events

[JNV]

(1) Recommended Briefings
(2) Online Petitions
(3) Events

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(1) Recommended Briefing subscribe to <www.watchingthewarmakers.org.uk>
Monthly digest on the situation in Iraq and other issues.

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(2) Online petitions to sign

Women worldwide who have had enough of the senseless war in Iraq and the cruel attacks on
civilians around the world. 
<http://www.womensaynotowar.org>

End Guantanamo - Bring them home.
<http://www.gopetition.co.uk/online/7827.html>

Urgent appeal to save Iraq's academics
<http://www.petitiononline.com/Iraqacad/petition.html>

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(3) Forth coming events 

On the death of the 100th British Soldier in Iraq- a National Action
The day the 100th British soldier's death is reported members of Military Families Against the War 
<http://www.mfaw.org.uk/> will lead a vigil in Parliament Square and the names of these 
100 soldiers and of 100 Iraqi dead will be read out. The next day there will be 100 similar protests 
in 100 towns across the country. The Stop the War Coalition is calling on all anti-war
groups around the country to prepare for this now. Vigils organised so far include: Manchester 
(5.30pm at the War Memorial, also 6pm at the Peace Gardens on the day of the 
announcement itself. Contact 0161 273 8283); Oxford: (6.30 PM at the HSVC Bank in Cornmarket);
 and Southend: 4.30 PM at Victoria Station. Confirm on day and ring: 07748 686 581.
more info

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Wed 18 Jan SOCPA* Trial LONDON Mark Barrett, arrested last year for taking part in an "unauthorised" 
demonstration within 1km of Parliament. 2pm, Bow Street Magistrates' Court. Support welcomed.

Wed 18 Jan MOULSECOMBE Drums not Bombs demo at EDO MBM 'an arms components
company that makes bomb parts that were used in the Iraq war’ (Guardian, 11
Apr). 4-6pm at EDO MBM, Home Farm Rd. Bring percussion.Call 07891405923 or
email smashedo@hotmail.com or see <www.smashedo.org.uk> 

Sat 21 Jan National Demo LONDON calling for justice for the British residents in Guantanamo 
Bay BRING THEM HOME Support the Hunger Strikers Shut down all illegal US jails Assemble 12 noon 
Tothill Street, London (nearest tube St James Park) March via Downing Street to the American Embassy
in Grovesnor Square Called by The Save Omar Deghayes Campaign/The Birmingham Guantanamo 
Campaign/The Manchester Guantanamo and Belmarsh Campaign
supporting Families of the British Residents in Guantanamo Bay or see <www.save-omar.org.uk>

Sat 21 Jan and Sat 18 Feb LONDON Anti War Action Forum A joint initiative of the 
Corporate Pirates, Iraq Occupation Focus, JNV , Peace Not War, Rhythms of Resistance and 
Voices in the Wilderness 2-5pm London Action Resource Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street, 
Whitechapel, London E1 1ES (nearest tube Aldgate East). Outraged by the ongoing attacks 
by US-led forces on towns and cities in Iraq? Angry about the forthcoming deployment of 
thousands more UK troops to Afghanistan? Want to take action? a monthly open space for 
people who want to organise (and take part in) actions related to the so-called "war on terror"
 (eg. the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, Guantanamo, Islamophobia etc...) For more 
information contact 0845 458 2564, e-mail voices@voicesuk.org or see  
See <www.londonarc.org>

Sat 21 Jan LONDON Fundraising social for Vanunu Freedom Ride Willesden Green. 
A social to raise funds for A bike ride in support of Mordechai Vanunu, from Glasgow to 
London in April. Food and entertainment form Debbie Fink - the diva with a difference 
Ian Saville Socialist Magician Tickets (including food) £12.00 (concessions £6.00) in advance 
Resrve tickets from Kam at 07952 548 926 (Kam) or kam@phonecoop.coop

Mon 23 Jan SOCPA* Trial LONDON Five activists arrested on 7Aug 2005 during an 
unauthorised "Mass Act of Defiance" in Parliament Square to protest the recent 
criminalisation of such protests. 10am, Bow Street Magistrates Court. Support welcomed.

Mon 30 Jan LONDON Peace not War UK HIP HOP. The best of worldwide Hip Hop 
brought together with the premium UK flavour by the Peace Not War crew. 9pm - 3am,
 £10 tickets in advance (www.ticketweb.co.uk), more on the door. For more information 
contact: katieATpeace-not-war.org or 07779 276 575 or see <www.peace-not-war.org> 

Sat 11 Feb Our Responsibility for War and Peace LONDON
9.30am-4:00pm Holloway Road Resource Centre

Mon 23 Jan SOCPA* Trial LONDON Five activists arrested on 7Aug 2005 during an 
unauthorised "Mass Act of Defiance" in Parliament Square to protest the recent
 criminalisation of such protests. 10am, Bow Street Magistrates Court. Support Welcomed.

Fri 3 Feb LONDON Peace not War live music at the Synergy Project. 
A five-room spectacular at SeOne Club, with a diverse showcase of positive anti-war 
musicians. Contact sarahATpeace.fm or 07905 514049 or see <www.peace-not-war.org>

Tues 14 Feb MOULSECOMBE Naming the Dead demo outside EDO MBM 
'an arms components company that makes bomb parts that were used in the Iraq war’ 
(Guardian, 11 Apr). 4-6pm at EDO MBM, Home Farm Rd. Bring bells to toll.
Call 07891405923 or email smashedo@hotmail.com or see <www.smashedo.org.uk>

Sat 18 March LONDON National March against the Occupation of Iraq 
Time and route tba. or see <www.stopthewar.org>

Sat 1 April BRIGHTON The New 'Anti-Terror' Laws -Taking Liberties 
CAMPACC Public Meeting  Speakers include; Sagheer Hussain 
Specialist criminal defence lawyer and representing Stop Political Terror 
(the group fighting for the rights of the Guantanamo and Belmarsh detainees). 
Anne Costello-Campaign Against Criminalising Communities.The (local) 
Brother of a detainee in Guantanamo Bay.
Jaya Nyanajoti- anti arms and human rights campaigner, and many others. Friends Meeting House Ship Street 

Sun 2 April LONDON "unauthorized" demo* Naming the Dead -Mass 
Civil Disobedience against the Occupation of Iraq, demand for reparations, 
prosecution of those responsible for war crimes. On the 2nd anniversary of 
the April 2004 siege of Fallujah. 12 noon, Parliament Square. A non-violent 
direct action workshop and legal briefing will take place in London on 1 April. 
Organised by the Mass Action Group and supported by the London Catholic Worker, 
Voices UK and JNV.

Thurs 4 May LONDON AGM of leading war profiteer BAE SYSTEMS who are currently
working on a $3.5bn contract to refit the Bradley fighting vehicles being
used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) inside and
outside. For more info ring 020 7281 0297 or e-mail enquiries@caat.org.uk or see <www.caat.org.uk>

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*SOCPA Under the new Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (April 2005) anyone 
wishing to demonstrate within 1km of Parliament must apply to the Metropolitan Police 
Commissioner at least 6 days in advance or, if not "reasonably practicable", 24 hours in 
advance. Permission must be granted but the Commissioner can impose draconian conditions 
on the protest including: when and where it can take place; how long it can last; how many 
people can attend; how much noise can be made; and the number and size of banners and 
placards used.At least 21 people have now been arrested under the Serious Organised Crime 
and Police Act (SOCPA) for organising or participating in so-called
"unauthorised" protests in a new anti-protest zone around Parliament. On 7 Dec, anti-war 
activist Maya Evans JNV was the first person to be convicted of this new offence. 
Four more people have since been found guilty under the Act 
(see <www.parliamentprotest.org.uk> for background on the new law).