Surely we should all be free to protest, without the police knowing who we are? But high tech surveillance of protests is real, and it enables the police to identify, monitor and track protestors, indiscriminately and at scale.
Tag: Protest
How a 9-min video reignited a decades-old movement in Australia
A former police officer has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Many are heralding the ruling as a historic step towards racial justice. But in Australia, one family are still screaming out for accountability.
Protesters demand answers of Gwent Police after Newport man’s death
More than 100 protesters gathered in Newport following the death of a man after police were at his house. Mouayed Bashir, 29, died after officers were called to his home in Newport at about 09:00 GMT.
New Gallery : UFFC Conference & Annual Rally 2018
Take a look at the new gallery of images from the United Families & Friends Campaign annual rally and protest that took place in October 2018. Many thanks for contributions from INQUEST and Dave Springer.
Sacramento police fatally shoot unarmed man holding cellphone
Relatives, activists and Sacramento officials are questioning why police shot at an unarmed black man 20 times, killing him, when he turned out to be holding only a cellphone in his grandparents’ backyard.
Benjamin Zephaniah on how Colin Roach’s death sparked a movement 35 years ago
The death of Rashan Charles, and its aftermath, has tragic echoes of the case of Colin Roach. The 21-year-old was shot inside Stoke Newington police station 35 years ago, with the community convinced cops had a hand.
New Photo Gallery : UFFC Annual Rally 2016
Take a look at the new gallery of images from the United Families & Friends Campaign annual rally and protest that took place in October 2016. Many thanks for contributions from INQUEST and Wasi Daniju.
Youth Voices 4 Justice : Tour 2016
The United Families & Friends Campaign and 4WardEver UK are to hold two events (Birmingham and London). The focus of both events will be on young people that have been affected by losing a relative or friend in custody.
