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Article 11 Trust

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Working to defend and advance rights to freedom of assembly and association under Article 11 of the ECHR. Also on bluesky: https://teapawt.org/t.co/F8cEQ2Lciy

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"OSCE report calls for end of harassment and intimidation of legal observers". The Article 11 Trust responds to the launch of “The Right to Monitor Assemblies in the OSCE Region: Experiences from the Field” published today by @osce_odihr article11trust.org.uk/osce-r…
An image of three GBC Manchester legal observers out at night at a protest, their backs to the camera and their orange bibs showing the words "Legal Observer" in black

ALT An image of three GBC Manchester legal observers out at night at a protest, their backs to the camera and their orange bibs showing the words "Legal Observer" in black

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Insaafi CiC@InsaafiCiC19 Sep 2025
How is Prevent being used to silence #Palestine solidarity? Our new research shows how #Prevent is being used against racialised communities & those in solidarity. Join us online at our launch with speakers @ArunKundnani & Sukaina Rajwani 25.9.25 6pm-8pm. tinyurl.com/m8z6dkw9
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Join us on Monday 16 June in Parliament where one of our trustees will share key findings from "This is Repression" - our state of protest policing report. More details here: bit.ly/3FabQFw
Poster advertising event about state persecution of protests. For more information visit bit.ly/3FabQFw

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The pre-emptive arrest of the Reclaim the Power crew is a deeply concerning violation of article 11 rights. The police have a duty to facilitate peaceful assembly; they have completely failed to do their job and facilitate protest. All charges must be dropped immediately.
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The Article 11 Trust welcomes today's publication of the @netpol report - which we funded - on the policing of pro-Palestine protests and the impact on rights to freedom of assembly. What the report sets out is deeply concerning and we urge you to download and read it
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High Court Dismisses DPP's Appeal Against Acquittal of Protestors Who Called Ian Duncan Smith “Tory Scum”. Tom Wainwright led Elena Papamichael, and Owen Greenhall led Mira Hammad of Garden Court North (@gcnchambers) in the High Court. Read on here ▶️ tinyurl.com/3brndd43
Tom Wainwright (Year of Call: 2003), Owen Greenhall (Year of Call: 2010), Elena Papamichael (Year of Call: 2012).

ALT Tom Wainwright (Year of Call: 2003), Owen Greenhall (Year of Call: 2010), Elena Papamichael (Year of Call: 2012).

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The Article 11 Trust welcomes the comments of UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry, who says he is concerned about “the exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly and association” in the UK. We concur. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0p…
Just Stop Oil: UN criticises 'severe' jail sentences

Just Stop Oil: UN criticises 'severe' jail sentences

One activist was jailed for two years and another for three after scaling Dartford Crossing bridge.

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This is an interference with article 11 rights of ➡️freedom of peaceful assembly and to ➡️freedom of association.
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@metpoliceuk6 Nov 2023
We ask organisers to consider postponing any demonstrations in #London this #ArmisticeWeekend. news.met.police.uk/news/we-a…
“The risk of violence and disorder linked to breakaway groups is growing. "This is of concern ahead of a significant and busy weekend in the capital. "Our message to organisers is clear: Please, we ask you to urgently reconsider. “It is not appropriate to hold any protests in London this weekend." DAC Ade Adelekan

ALT “The risk of violence and disorder linked to breakaway groups is growing. "This is of concern ahead of a significant and busy weekend in the capital. "Our message to organisers is clear: Please, we ask you to urgently reconsider. “It is not appropriate to hold any protests in London this weekend." DAC Ade Adelekan

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Replying to @blkprotestlegal @article11trust
What a day!!! 🌞 The Legal Observers are only £57 from reaching their goal!!! Could you be the donation that helps them hit their target? Please support if you can: crowdjustice.com/case/suppor…
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Defending independent human rights monitoring of the policing of protests is a fundamental part of our aims and we are delighted to provide our support
Black Protest Legal Support UK (@blkprotestlegal) profile pictureBlack Protest Legal Support UK@blkprotestlegal14 Aug 2023
🎉🎉BIG NEWS: Thank you SO MUCH to our friends @article11trust for their VERY generous donation of £5,000 towards the Legal Observers crowdfunder against the Met police. With all your support & solidarity, they are now only ~£200 away from their target! crowdjustice.com/case/suppor…
Support Kill the Bill legal observers taking action against the police

Support Kill the Bill legal observers taking action against the police

We're a group of lawyers and legal observers who challenge state racism and violence against protesters in the UK, by monitoring the police at protests and supporting racialised protesters/communities

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Liberty@libertyhq9 Aug 2023
The European Convention on Human Rights protects everyone in the UK The rights and freedoms we're all familiar with come from it Dragging the UK out of the ECHR will allow the Government to knowingly commit human rights abuses against anyone libertyhumanrights.org.uk/is…
What is the ECHR and why does it matter?

What is the ECHR and why does it matter?

What is the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)? What would leaving the ECHR mean for the UK? Would leaving the ECHR solve immigration?

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