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The police should not record us as hateful in secret

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Spero · 06/11/2020 18:13

Dear all

At 2pm Tomorrow I will be launching something which I understand it is against the terms and conditions of this site to mention but i hope you will check out my Twitter page for more information - @SVPhillimore.

I know its a difficult time of the year to ask people to do more gardening but if you don't feel like actually hefting a spade I would be really grateful if you could amplify my information.

I seriously think we are currently facing the most significant threat to our fundamental civil liberties in my life time. My lawyers have written today to Wiltshire and the College of Policing to give them until November 20th to delete the recording made about me that I am 'hateful' and to withdraw the hate crimes guidance. If they won't - we go to court.

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Spero · 20/11/2020 18:12

Especially in this bleak and dark season it does warm the cockles of my heart to see nearly 24,000 flowers blooming in this very well dug patch.

Thanks again to all who dug.

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MaudTheInvincible · 20/11/2020 14:05

Thanks for the update. I'm watching with interest.

I think it shows how vulnerable and how precious our essential freedoms are - and how easily some will give them up.

This makes me feel sick to my stomach. When the police are being described as dystopian, Kafka-esque, and Orwellian, we have a very serious problem.

persistentwoman · 20/11/2020 12:19

It's very heartwarming to take a look at that allotment which is flowering wonderfully - as they all do. So many people standing up for what is right. Smile

SunsetBeetch · 20/11/2020 12:13

Aww mimmymum finally signed up to Mumsnet Smile

CatsCantCatchCriminals2 · 20/11/2020 12:08

You seem a bit....you know

ellimayor3 · 20/11/2020 11:46

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PurpleHoodie · 20/11/2020 09:12

We need a little [dig] [dug] [will dig asap] emoticon.

NonnyMouse1337 · 20/11/2020 09:10

Good move. Fingers crossed for you. They are clearly feeling the heat.

PurpleHoodie · 20/11/2020 09:07
Flowers
Spero · 20/11/2020 09:00

Update

The police should not record us as hateful in secret
The police should not record us as hateful in secret
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Spero · 13/11/2020 21:16

Thank you all who have hefted a spade, 77% of the garden has now been dug!

Harry and I are talking about our cases on a Fair Cop podcast if you would like an update.

www.faircop.org.uk/hate-crime-and-punishment/

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FleetsumNLangCleg · 10/11/2020 22:32

Points well made, Spero, clearly but chillingly

LastTrainEast · 10/11/2020 22:17

I managed my patch

Ritasueandbobtoo9 · 10/11/2020 21:57

I’m not much of a gardener but I do enjoy seeing flowers bloom. Solidarity.

Spero · 10/11/2020 21:42

Thanks for all the digging you lovely Lady Gardeners!

This is an interview I have just done which I hope explains things really clearly.

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Catmaiden · 07/11/2020 18:39

I've dug over a bit of ground, sorry I couldn't dig more!

HecatesCats · 07/11/2020 17:40

Beautiful day, I've done some digging. Good luck!

Spero · 07/11/2020 17:38

Thank you all. Crowdjustice have emailed to say I need to aim for half funding secured in first 3 days so it's looking good so far.

Er i mean the Head Gardner has informed me that the vegetable patch needs to be at least half dug by Monday.

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pinpinbin · 07/11/2020 17:24

Good for you!

DappledOliveGroves · 07/11/2020 17:16

Have donated and shared. So many women are telling me how they agree wholeheartedly but are too scared to speak out in public for a fear of being threatened, sacked, doxxed or all of the above.

Thank you so much for doing this, Sarah.

JellyFishSquish · 07/11/2020 17:05

Spent some time with the spade.

Joisanofthedales · 07/11/2020 16:24

Been digging in the garden. Good luck x

beargrass · 07/11/2020 15:50

I don't understand how the police can say that they must follow guidance they set themselves, which has no legal footing. It is not statutory guidance. It is just a document they have written. Blindly following it means they could or could not be doing something unlawful, depending on how good the document is.

Catmaiden · 07/11/2020 15:33

I'll do a bit of digging!

Spero · 07/11/2020 14:15

The gardens are open, all visitors very welcome!

Check out my pinned tweet.

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