Met Police threaten to prosecute organisers of 'Reclaim These Streets' womens' gathering

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TheRabbitOfCaerbannog · 11/03/2021 22:30

The organisers of a socially distanced #ReclaimTheseStreets event planned for Saturday 13th March at 6 pm on Clapham Common say the Met Police are trying to pull it. They say they're threatening to prosecute the organisers. The intention is for a short vigil to remember Sarah Everard and all women lost to violence. They're looking to crowdfund to cover potential legal costs. Harriet Harman has written to the met in support of the organisers...

twitter.com/reclaimts/status/1370123638406545408?s=21

www.crowdjustice.com/case/reclaimthesestreets/

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Cwenthryth · 11/03/2021 22:55

Are we not still in lockdown in the midst of a global pandemic? This is a horrific case don’t get me wrong, it’s just not the time to be doing this, people are still dying - 156 people died yesterday in the U.K.

TotsAndPears · 11/03/2021 22:49

If only they took indecent exposure so seriously

stumbledin · 11/03/2021 22:48

There are more updates here www.facebook.com/events/338249534275512/?active_tab=discussion - I think they have nearly met their target already.

However, on the event discussion thread and on twitter people are being really stupid and naming the person in custody. Which could jeopardise the case.

Xpectations · 11/03/2021 22:41

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Xpectations · 11/03/2021 22:41

They should resubmit and substitute vigil for protest.

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TheRabbitOfCaerbannog · 11/03/2021 22:31

Statement from the organisers

Met Police threaten to prosecute organisers of 'Reclaim These Streets' womens' gathering

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