This is an important day for environmental and social justice in Derry, as we launch the Know Your Rights to Protest guide into the increasingly shrinking civic space for environmental and human rights protectors.
The launch of this guide is timely given the increasing restrictions on those protesting the ongoing genocide in Palestine, and those attempting to address the ecological and climate crises, across these islands and beyond. The right to protest is a fundamental part of our democracy and must be protected.
At this event we will hear from the authors of the guide, and from Phoenix Law about the proscription of Palestine Action and the use of terrorism legisltation. We will also hear from local activists from Alliance for Choice on their experiences, and we will finish up with some lovely food and time for networking.
Crucially, there will also be an opportunity for you to provide feedback on the guide and suggestions for subsequent 'Know Your Rights' training.
Printed copies of the guide will be available.
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A number of organisations - Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS), Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) and Friends of the Earth NI (FOENI) - came together with lawyers to produce this guide, which will be a valuable resource for all those interested in protecting human rights and keeping people safe during peaceful protest.
This event is being held in partnership with Alliance for Choice, Bloody Sunday Trust and Phoenix Law.
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Agenda
17:30 - Welcome and Introductions - Michael Avila, CAJ
17:35 - Welcome to venue from Maeve McLaughlin, Bloody Sunday Trust
17:40 - Opening Remarks - Daniel Holder, CAJ
17:50 - Launch of the Know Your Rights guide - Kate Barry, PILS
18:00 - Update 0n Terrorism Legislation and Palestine Prosciption - Sinead Marmion, Phoenix Law
18:10 - Local Activists from Alliance for Choice
18:20 - Q&A - Feedback and suggestions
19:00 - Refreshments
19:30 - Close
