European Court of Human Rights rules Random Stop & Search illegal

Judges in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, today ruled that randomly stopping and searching people without having a reasonable suspicion that they have committed a crime, is illegal and a violation of Article 8 of the Human Rights Convention which states everyone has the right to ‘respect’ for their private and family life.

The claim was brought by Kevin Gillan and Pennie Quinton, who were stopped by police while on their way to a demonstration outside the annual arms fair at the Excel centre, in London's Docklands, in September 2003.

Quinton, a journalist, was ordered to stop filming the protest despite showing her press card, while Gillan, who was riding his bicycle, was only allowed to go on his way after 20 minutes. They were awarded €33,850 (£30,400) in costs and expenses.

The UK Government has stated that they may appeal and will be ignoring the ruling as Home secretary Alan Johnson said: ‘Police will continue to have these powers available to them.’

In my opinion, the Police will be now be behaving illegally under Human Rights legislation, if they search someone without reasonable suspicion, they would be held personally responsible, regardless of what the government policy is.

Full Judgement can be viewed here

Freeman Darren Pollard is re-arrested

Darren Pollard attended court this morning 20 July 2009, in relation to the matter of alleged breach of the peace on 11th July 2009.

When the clerk called "Mr Pollard", Darren told her that he was not Mr Pollard (legal fiction), but that his name was Darren (a human being) and that he was attending in relation to the matter indicated on their written 'invitation'.

The hearing was set for 10:30am in Court 11 where Darren had served the judge with papers, but the courts changed the court room and judge to Court 7 (with an enclosed dock), canceling out the served judge.

Darren told the court that he was not accepting these new terms and that he certainly would not be entering an enclosed pen. He told the clerk that they had 1hr to sort out this human rights violation and that he would be awaiting their response outside their place of business.

The video explains the rest, but I might add that Darren has since been refused bail and remanded in custody to Winston Green prison.

Free Speech is is "illegal"

A woman speaks her mind outside Downing Street, she is arrested for speaking the truth.The Police ignore concerns from bystanders.

The video maker whose conduct is perfectly reasonable is arrested for "using a megaphone in a restricted area".

This is our so called "FREE" Country

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Darren Pollard Unlawfully arrested

Birmingham Street Action 11th July 2009. Darren Pollard Unlawfully arrested for "breach of the peace".

Today We Are Change Brum tried to speak truth to the powers that be, but during filming Darren was unlawfully arrested for use of a bullhorn/megaphone.

RIP Michael Jackson 29/08/58 to 25/06/09

Just heard news that Michael Jackson has died.

I've always been a fan ofhis music and the news is really sad, a legend has gone.

R.I.P Michael Jackson 29/08/58 to 25/06/09

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'Facial mapping' technology to catch criminals from CCTV footage on the way

"Merseyside Police are within months of setting up the country's first system that recognises suspected criminals and terrorists from CCTV footage. The 'facial mapping' scheme will enable officers to identify wanted criminals within minutes of being caught on tape.

It will compare photos from a digital mugshot database with film and stills from a crime scene and come up with around ten of the closest matches.

To build up its mugshot database, Merseyside Police – which is running the pilot scheme along with Lancashire Police and West Yorkshire Police – is taking digital photographs of 70,000 suspects arrested in Liverpool every year.

These include those accused of minor crimes such as motoring offences and the images will be retained even if they are not charged with any offence."

Source: London Evening Standard

Arrested for asking a policeman for his badge number

"Dramatic footage has been released of two women protesters being bundled to the ground after asking a policeman for his identification number.

The video shows one of the climate change protesters being held by the throat by a police officer.

The footage shot by police, who were policing the protest at the Kingsnorth power station in Kent last August, has been handed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, according to the protesters."

Source: The Guardian

Charity bike ride to Wigan

A group of lads from Parbrook Road in Huyton took part in a sponsored bike ride to Wigan today in support of a neighbour in need. They planned to ride the 16 miles from Huyton to the JJB stadium in Wigan.

After a 3 hour ride, the lads succesfully accomplished their feat, but not without a mishap or two along the way.

Here's a short clip of one of the lads taking a nasty tumble.

©The Huyton Freeman 2009

Police State Britain: Two men assaulted and fined by Merseyside Police

Police State Britain: Two men assaulted and fined by Merseyside Police