In a nutshell, Stop Search, plays out the devastating impact that the policy of stop and search can have on a family. This excellent new play shows a black middle-class family whose young teenage son is keeping a secret – his daily interactions with the police and a collection of over thirty records of being
A protest against corruption in the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Tuesday 1 May 2012, 3-6pm 90 High Holborn, London WC1 6BH Related Links Download a flyer
A memorial for Cherry Groce, who was shot in her home by the police in 1985. Sunday 29 April 2012, 11-4pm Mostyn Gardens, Normandy Road, Brixton, London SW9 Entertainment includes: Music Bouncy Castle Face painting Stalls The unveiling of a plaque
A new play, Stop Search, on the impact of police powers. Friday 27 April to Saturday 26 May 2012 Broadway Theatre, Catford, London SE6 4RU Related links Download a flyer (pdf file, 3.4mb) Stop Search website Facebook page StopWatch
At the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), ‘privatisation’ seems to equate nicely with ‘efficient public services’. From private-run jails to forensic services, the justice system is up for grabs, without mention of the government’s current plans for secret courts or the Legal Aid bill working its way through parliament right now. Last summer, legal interpreting services
Liz Fekete examines the role and importance of grassroots monitoring groups today in Europe. This article was originally written as a contribution to a publication in which anti-racists across Europe marked the tenth anniversary of ReachOut, an anti-racist monitoring group in Berlin. Why do we need independent groups to monitor racist attacks?[1] On the tenth
On Sunday 1 April, the family of Christopher Alder will hold a silent vigil outside Queens Road police station in Hull, where he died in custody in 1998. Fourteen years on, supporters and campaigners from across the UK will join the family, in marking Christopher’s death and making a renewed appeal for justice. Later that
A vigil and meeting to mark the fourteen years since Christopher Alder died in police custody in Hull in 1998. Sunday 1 April 2012, 12.30pm Assemble at Queens Gardens, Hull, North Humberside HU1 3DJ for a silent vigil at Queens Road police station, starting at 1pm Followed by a meeting at 2pm at the Unison
A meeting for trade unionists aiming to expose the relationship between racism, police and the state. Monday, 12 March 2012, 7pm Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, London NW1 2BJ Speaking: Janet Alder – Christopher Alder Campaign Sam Rigg-David – Sean Rigg Justice and Change Campaign Paddy Hill – Birmingham Six Gerry Conlon – Guildford
A vigil to mark the two-month anniversary of the death of Philmore Mills who died in Wexham Park hospital after being restrained by Thames Valley police. Friday 2 March 2012, 7-8.30pm Slough Police Station, Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 2HH Related links View a map Justice for Philmore Mills View the Facebook events listing Read
