Green & Black Cross

Manchester GBC coordinates legal and other support for people involved in social change. Contact us: [email protected] or 07761 911121

[Garden Court North @gcnchambers]

A reminder that there are still a few remaining tickets for this exciting protest rights event in Manchester next Thursday (14 May). More info below.

[Garden Court North @gcnchambers]

📢 PROTEST RIGHTS - MANCHESTER EVENT 📢

On Thurs 14 May, Garden Court North will be co-hosting the 'Protest Policing in Manchester and Beyond' with @netpol at The University of Salford’s Allerton Building, 6:30-9pm.

More info & tickets here: https://t.co/QHyORotOfw

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Big thanks to the GBC Manchester team despite police violence, threats and hostility did an amazing job. Also NETPOL for their support & solidarity.

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Only a few places left for the in person LO training. All our training in Manchester is delivered by a protest law solicitor. Book now to avoid disappointment #protest #knowYourRIghts #nocomment #legalobserver #Manchester

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Our first in person training of the year. Come and join our team of legal observers, to secure your training place pls email us.

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Details on how to contact us in the bio #protest #Manchester #NorthWest #legalobservers

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Yesterday evening our team attended HMP New Hall to observe the policing of a human rights protest in support of Heba.We witnessed West Yorkshire police’s TAU PAV (pepper) spray a peaceful demonstration & a high number of officers NOT wearing their collar numbers. #Palestine

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

We will be out in Liverpool today monitoring the police, ask us for a bust card. Write the numbers on your arm. #nocomment #Liverpool #protest

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Call Out: Are you a GBC trained legal observer?
We need trained legal observers to cover demonstrations in Manchester City centre this Saturday.
Please contact us at [email protected] @GBCLegal #Manchester #protest #KnowYourRights

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Lancashire Police are taking car registrations on the road near BAE Systems ahead of Palestine demo. The police officer confirmed to one of legal observers that this information will be going on a database. #nocomment #Palestine

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

GMP had its new Special Operations Unit out yesterday.
The use of force appeared excessive & disproportionate towards members of the public.
New unit, same old practice, no collar numbers!!
Contact us if you were a victim of police violence.
#Manchester #nocomment

[SCALP Scottish Community & Activist Legal Project @activists_legal]

Last year, SCALP provided a total of 91 days of legal support for actions & protests in Scotland.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to support activists' legal rights. ✊

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

Our friends over @netpol have made this great resource on your rights if your house is raided. Only this morning raids have taken place across Manchester.
https://t.co/rybzsj6ixF

[Article 11 Trust @article11trust]

"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 https://t.co/rseOYdwNYK

[InterSol @InterSol32]

These images of what appears to be a Merseyside police officer not displaying mandatory collar numbers is concerning. @MetroMayorSteve please seek assurances from @MerseyPolice all police officers will display collar numbers regardless of where else the officer displays them.

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

This officer from Merseyside Police on two separate occasions doesn’t wear collar numbers, won’t give them when asked!! @netpol #protest

[Green & Black Cross @GBCMANCHESTER]

GBC Manchester will have legal observers today in Liverpool for the @PSCupdates write the important numbers on your arms (on below bustcard) before you attend.
Remember the 5 key messages:
No comment
Under what power
No personal details
No duty solicitor
No caution #protest