[OccupySheffield] Fwd: [Prosecution of the ‘Atos Two’ – Upcoming events & call for expert witnesses

[ShaDee Purple]

Communication from the 'Atos 2' charged with Aggravated Trespass 
following a protest in Nottingham. I heartily recommend you get involved 
in supporting this campaign, blatantly criminalising protest against a 
company's discriminatory business practices.

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Subject: 	[Prosecution of the ‘Atos Two’ – Upcoming events & call for 
expert witnesses
Date: 	Fri, 9 Dec 2011 05:20:00 -0800
From: 	nottsdefence at riseup.net
To: 	nottsdefence at riseup.net



Hello,

You may already be aware of the case against the ‘Atos Two’ (for links to
Indymedia coverage please see below).

Following a protest at Atos "Healthcare" in Nottingham on September 30th a
retired paediatric nurse and a wheelchair user were arrested and charged
with aggravated trespass.

Since the arrest there have been amazing acts of solidarity by many people
who e.g. send messages, signed a statement of support, spread the word,
came to a solidarity demo outside the court etc.

Massive thanks to everyone!

After pleading not guilty on November 25th, the trial has been set for
February 27th and 28th 2012 at Nottingham Magistrates Court.

There will be a solidarity demonstration outside Nottingham Magistrates
Court on Monday February 27th from 9am.
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/2247

There will be a demonstration in Nottingham against Atos, the attacks on
the welfare system and the criminalisation of protests on Friday February
3rd 12.30pm.
Meet at the crossroads Carlton Street; Broad Street; Stoney Street (near
Ice Nine). The demo route will be fully accessible though slightly hilly
(this is Nottingham after all). The route will be less than one kilometre.
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/2247

We are also planning a meeting/workshops to be held in Nottingham on the
weekend before the trial (Saturday February 25th) to discuss political
policing as well as attacks on benefit claimants. Further details to be
announced asap.

We are looking for persons who would like to participate in planning this
event. If you are interested in planning/attending/participating please
contact nottsdefence at riseup.net

People are of course welcome to stay over for the trial!

We are also looking into possibilities for expert witnesses (e.g.
campaigners, health workers) giving evidence at the trial itself. If you
know persons who might be willing to give evidence regarding Atos in
court, please contact nottsdefence at riseup.net If someone would be up for
this please get in touch soon as the solicitor needs to know asap
(essentially before X-Mas).

Further information/updates to be announced asap.
Please circulate this message widely.

Thanks a lot.

Best wishes
Notts Defence
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Indymedia coverage re ‘Atos Two’

Re original protest and the charges
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2168
Re events at the Magistrates Court
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2207
The statement of support (to sign please email nottsdefence at riseup.net)
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2195









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