On 12/7/10 Ardoyne residents attempted 2 prevent the sectarian Orange Order from walking through their area by blocking the part of the Crumlin Road. The so-called 'Civil Police'; RUC/PSNI forcibly removed scores of Peaceful Protestors from the road to ensure the Unwelcome March proceeded without delay. One local man and a youth were subsequently arrested and charged with 'Preventing Lawful Activity'. Both were released on bail and a year later recieved fines of over, £600.00.
Policing - Ardoyne Style
In the meantime, the RUC/PSNI trawled media and their own videos of the protest and identified some 40 protesters. They were summonsed and appeared in a Belfast Court, charged with 'preventing Lawful Activity' on 12/7/10. This Monday, 31/10/11 some 28 local Ardoyne residents will appear at Belfast Magistrate's Court to face this charge and possible fines.
According to the British Prime Minister, David Cameron and US President, Barack Obama, they welcome peaceful protests in Tunisa, Egypt, Lybia and other Countries...However, when it comes to Ireland, Peaceful Protesters are arrested, bailed, charged and are forced to pay lengthy fines or face imprisonment? Where is the logic or justice in these charges? Are they because Irish Citizens are still second-class in their own Country? What are the current crop of well-paid Politicans gonna do to highlight this injustice?
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