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Anger as protesters who UK immigration raid blocked face day in court | Immigration and asylum

Until Thursday, May 13, 2021, few people beyond the south side of Glasgow ever heard of Kenmure street. But when it’s different community gathered together in hundreds of them that day to block a raid by British immigration authorities, their actions were noted internationally, and location made proverb for community spirit and inspiring activity.

A lot of coverage concentrated on jubilant, general atmosphere – families celebrating first day of eid joined seasoned activists, popup tuck shop was founded in bus stop, and local Pollokshields businesses donated food and water to the protesters.

Two detained Indians became a successful action. men – Sumit Sehdev, a chef, and Lakhvir Singh, a mechanic, are suspected of overstayed their visas – released to rapturous applause after an eight-hour standoff.

But now year on some protesters remain blocked in bitter battle with police how they fight charges they received that day.

Scottish police confirmed in May last year that they arrested and charged 23-year- an old woman and two men31 and 32 years old, for public an order on offenses and sent a report to the fiscal prosecutor’s office. The three have been told this before. year that the state intends to continue with prosecution, with trial dates set for beginning of August.

Now dubbed the “Three Streets of Kenmure”, they filed a petition along with an appeal to have their charges dropped. for footage that could help their protection and call for in public lobby MPs on this case.

Three protesters characterize their arrests as violent. “Police want you will believe they were there in some way to facilitate the protest; there were none,” they wrote. in petition to launch.

“They were there to make possible the kidnapping of two men the racist Ministry of the Interior. We were just resisting it just so much of you and thousands of there were others, but we were brutalized and locked up and now facing repressive and agonizing trial.”

Their account of the day is calling with those of other protesters who describe the overbearing and aggressive police. Beth Douglas, 28 joined protest after seeing the callouts on social media and was met with “The strongest police presence I have ever seen in Glasgow.” “It was not the presence allow for safe protest, but instead army to intimidate protesters,” she said.

Glasgow human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar, who successfully agreed with police on Earth for release of two detained Indians men, who lived in Scotland for more over 10 years, described the police presence at the time as “inflammatory and provocative”. His firm has since adopted on cases of Kenmoor Street Three.

“It is disappointing that the Scottish police should proceed with accusations against anyone at the protests that day.” says Anwar. He confirmed that “wanman”, an activist who lying under the immigration van for eight hours was not among those facing prosecution after police agreed during negotiations on grounds for taking no action against his.

One protester who wished to remain anonymously, witnessed and filmed arrests. “Protesters who was arrested did absolutely nothing different from the rest of us,” They said. “It seemed like police just chose a few people in random remind everyone that they could, and would very much like, arrest us. It seemed unnecessary and cruel since everything was completely peaceful.”

representative for Police Scotland confirmed the arrests and said they had received no complaints. in attitude towards protest. “Police Scotland is a human rights organization,” they said. “This means that we will protect the rights of people who wish protest peacefully or counter-protest, balanced against rights of the wider community”.

The Crown Office and the Fiscal Procuratorate confirmed three active things should have been in court on 3 and 4 August.

While those arrested hope their charges will be dropped before trial, decision continue with the prosecution is seen by activists as provocative.

“Action like it will only do us get together more and unite our communities in resistance,” Sawan Kadeer said. of No Eviction Network in Glasgow, who agreed on the answer on day. “They can’t hold accountable us all for standing up for which is morally correct.

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