The Stansted 15 are 15 activists who successfully grounded a mass deportation charter flight in March 2017 by locking themselves down in front of the aircraft’s wheel.
On Monday 10th December – International Human Rights Day – they were convicted for preventing this charter deportation flight through peaceful direct action.
There are protests in several cities to show solidarity with the Stansted 15.
London – Tuesday 11th December 5.30pm, Home Office, 2 Marsham St. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/369024590570460/
Sheffield – Tuesday 11th December 5.30pm, Sheffield Town Hall. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/277307419649702/
Glasgow – Tuesday 11th December 5.30pm, Buchanan Street Steps. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2251186838450172/
Brighton – Wed 6pm, Clock Tower. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/756768161348216/
More events will be added as we hear about them!
The Stansted 15 will be appealing the verdict. If you cant attend, why not donate to the trial related costs of the appeal, or share the fundraiser with those who can.Donate here.
This is outrageous. We are becoming a shockingly repressive society and make a travesty of Justice.