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Statement of Solidarity with Simon Moore

Posted on 19 June 2012 by pjm

The following statement has now been endorsed through consensus by Occupy London: On Monday 18th June a two year ASBO was imposed on Simon Moore, our friend and fellow protestor at Leyton Marsh. Like us, Simon believed that what was … Continue reading →

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Full Two Year ASBO Imposed on Simon Moore for Peaceful Protest

Posted on 18 June 2012 by pjm

This morning at Westminster Magistrates Court, District Judge Purdy delivered his judgement on the case of the ASBO sought by the ‘Commissioner of police for the Metropolis’ to prohibit various activities; the stated reason being the prevention of ‘conduct leading … Continue reading →

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NOISE Demonstration Outside Waltham Forest Town Hall to Protest Extended Working Hours

Posted on 18 June 2012 by pjm

[slideshow] Today we held a noise demonstration outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. As well as granting permission for the basketball facility on Leyton Marsh, WF Council are also responsible for deciding on subsequent planning applications relating to Leyton Marsh, inlcuding … Continue reading →

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Posted on 15 June 2012 by pjm

Defend the Right to Protest: The Olympics and Beyond Tuesday 26th June 7pm-9pm Harmony Hall, Truro Road, Walthamstow, E17 7BY   Speakers include: Simon Moore: Campaigner and recipient of Olympic ASBO Alfie Meadows: Student charged with violent disorder after his … Continue reading →

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Leyton Marsh Campaigner Faces 2 Year ASBO for Peaceful Protest and Defending Our Marsh

Posted on 14 June 2012 by pjm

Today Westminster Magistrates Court heard the Metropolitan Police present their first case to impose a two year minimum Anti Social Behaviour Order in order to prevent peaceful protest at the Olympics. They wish to impose an extremely restrictive ASBO on … Continue reading →

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Green and Pleasant Land? It was before the Olympics!

Posted on 13 June 2012 by pjm

Below is a letter from a local resident published in the Guardian (14 June 2012) in response to Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for the Olympics, which will be based upon the notion of our ‘green and pleasant land’. The green … Continue reading →

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Contaminated Rubble Removed: Fears about Pollution

Posted on 13 June 2012 by pjm

[slideshow] If you go down to Leyton Marsh, you will see that it’s almost impassable outside the site exit gate due to the state of the sand on the unmade up sandy path, the result of heavy lorries carrying the … Continue reading →

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Latest News on Simon Moore

Posted on 12 June 2012 by pjm

Solidarity call out on behalf of Save Leyton Marsh Group: Simon Moore, who was arrested yesterday for alleged breach of his IASBO will be appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday at 9.30am. Although today he has been released, if … Continue reading →

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Simon Moore arrested for allegedly breaching the terms of his Olympic ASBO!

Posted on 11 June 2012 by pjm

We have just heard that Simon Moore has today been arrested in Windsor for allegedly breaching the terms of his Olympic Asbo. Simon Moore, who is a great friend of Save Leyton Marsh, was part of a group of people … Continue reading →

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SLM join Save Wanstead Flats People’s Picnic in solidarity

Posted on 10 June 2012 by pjm

[slideshow] Save Leyton Marsh joined the People’s Picnic on Wanstead Flats. In just two weeks, nine acres of Wanstead Flats will be fenced off to the public in order for it to be used as a police base for the … Continue reading →

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