tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13994086301779601322024-03-05T23:45:13.018-08:00Eviction ResistanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-23113262123350399502013-02-10T14:28:00.002-08:002013-02-10T14:28:40.439-08:00NEW BLOG ADDRESS! The Eviction Resistance blog has now moved from google owned blogspot to a more activist friendly host. The new site is:<br />
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We won't be updating this blog anymore so do make a note of the new address. There's quite a few new posts up too on the new site so check them out - it's been a busy few weeks!<br />
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E.RAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-37360208977300124862013-01-08T16:19:00.000-08:002013-01-10T05:26:26.089-08:00CAMDEN GARDEN CENTRE RESISTANCE <br />
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greenhouses, left to ruin for over 12 years, transformed into a thriving
community garden and arts space. A really inspiring use of urban wasteland. More about this amazing project here:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">colourfully</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> dressed resistance saw off the forces of darkness in true community style . Numerous vans of police, a dog team and a helicopter were peacefully deflected by the 80 strong resistance. An aggressive attack on the group locked on outside the front gates led to one arrest and a few minor injuries. Once the chain on the gate had been angle grinded off, those inside the perimeter fought back with heavy barricades and sheer community power. People clambered to the roof and those on the ground piled pallet after pallet against the gates. Much joy was had when, after a frenzied attack, the cops, bailiff's and security staff decided to call it a day. The residents of the Camden Garden centre sleep once again amongst their blossoming community garden.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-60212756483756738172013-01-08T15:55:00.000-08:002013-01-29T16:44:00.692-08:00FIRST RESISTANCE OF 2013 - COME ON THEN LETS 'AVE IT! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well well well. 2013 arrived and with what style! The first week of the year kicked off with an EPIC 8 hour standoff between the forces of darkness and the resistance. A building owned by the crown estate, one of wealthiest property hoarders of the UK, was scheduled for eviction at 10.00am last Fri. However, as the property is awaiting planning permission (so it can be part-demolished and turned into - you guessed it! -Luxury flats!) the occupants saw no reason why they should be forced out onto the streets prematurely. A large group gathered in solidarity and there was a very fine display of resistance from all. Although the property was finally cleared, it took the forces of darkness pretty much the whole day to carry out their wrong doing. Several people were tweeting the action live as it happened; here are a few choice tweets/pics! Massive bigup's to all those involved. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; text-align: start;">Last Saturday a few of us attended an action on Upper Street, Angel that was organized by ukuncut and housing for the 99%. Tax dodging Starbucks was the target of choice for anti cuts activists and a temporary shelter was set up in front of the cafe to highlight how government cuts are impacting those in vulnerable housing. Curtains were put up over the facade, much to the confusion of coffee sipping customers, and a dining table was positioned in front of the main entrance with a selection of house warming treats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for an afternoon of housing related discussion, strategizing and networking. Talks from various groups on upcoming campaigns & actions alongside performances from London's finest housing activists. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday 24th Nov 2012. Discussion from 14.00 - 18.00. Colorama 2, 44-48 Lancaster Street,<br />London SE1 0RY </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-30332765929832194992012-11-13T12:52:00.000-08:002013-01-29T16:48:40.365-08:00FAREWELL, COMRADE!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Keith
Robin, the founder and inspiration for the Eviction Resistance Network, sadly
passed away last month after suffering a sudden brain haemorrhage. An
inspiration to many, he will leave a massive hole in the heart of the squatting
movement. All those who knew him loved him, and all those he knew he loved. </span>He is sorely missed by us and that is why we have taken a short break to allow ourselves to grieve. He
contributed greatly to this blog and, as a close comrade, these are what I guess would have been his last words for the eviction resistance blog:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">‘One in 7
people on this planet squat. You are not alone. Housing is a human right. Fight
back! Resist! Community power! Whatever they say, SQUATTING WILL STAY!!'<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and much love to all. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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October we visited the newly opened office building 'Hobo Hilton' , at 203 High Holborn,
which has apparently been empty since 2003.</span></div>
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squatted space was a hive of activity. The welcome desk in the foyer was surrounded
by many excited visitors, including quite a large media group .</span>Despite the
name this newly opened project, which has been formed by a number of groups
including Occupy, doesn’t have an open door policy to simply house homeless people, though
shelter does seem to be a part of what The Hobo Hilton has on offer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Raising
public awareness of the massive housing crisis this country is in, the
consequences of the savage financial cuts those in power are still in the
process of inflicting on the infrastructure
of our society and the dangers we all face if the issues of climate change are
dealt with by yet more cuts and green wash.are on the agenda for this activist hub .A mix of
informative workshops and direct action are the tools of choice for the people
involved in this project. On offer on Saturday, which was an open day was a
very fine banner making session, a beautiful and thought provoking art
exhibition provided by a number of artists and an entertaining cabaret in the evening. All free.</span></div>
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recommend a visit sooner rather than later (court coming up this week) Donations of useful items, food, your time or suggestions on how to use the space would all be welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-22246286088244133832012-10-05T12:47:00.000-07:002013-01-29T16:49:47.115-08:00HACKNEY PUB 'THE SCREW' NAILS RESISTANCE!!!<br />
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A successful eviction resistance in Hackney squatters' local 'The Screw' this morning. Despite an overwhelming early start to the resistance (a plethora of bailiffs and private security guards with very angry dogs) the numbers of the resistance gradually swelled to an impressive 30/35 strong crowd. After a two hour standoff, numerous cups of tea and slices of melon, the forces of darkness eventually left the derelict pub and it's occupants in peace - much to the delight of the resistance! </span><br />
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A much needed success considering the newly opened 'Cuts Cafe' was evicted yesterday evening after harassment from the Met and riot police. At first they threatened to storm the building and arrest folk for abstraction of electricity. Although when presented with evidence that the group had spoke to an energy company earlier that day they changed their minds... They were now adamant that the group were committing aggravated trespass and thus felt the need to call 3 vans of riot cops. Proportionate. </span><br />
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So. Although no arrests were made, the building was emptied and re-secured by security. The police often use the offence of aggravated trespass as a way of getting people out of buildings. In the case of the cuts cafe, the building was empty. There were no signs that it was in use. The cops claimed that there were meetings scheduled there though for 'sometime in the future'. So. Aggravated trespass. Were these people really committing this offence? Or were these empty threats? Judge for yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">a. Aggravated trespass (section 68, Criminal justice and public order act 1994)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">‘(1) A person commits the offence of aggravated </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">trespass if he trespasses on land and, in relation to any </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">lawful activity <b>which persons are engaged in</b> on the </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">land, does there anything which is intended by him to have the effect of:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(a) intimidating those persons or any of them so as to </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">deter them or any of them from engaging in that </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">activity</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(b) obstructing that activity</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) disrupting that activity’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The section goes on to define ‘lawful activity’ as an </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">activity which can be engaged in without committing </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">an offence or trespassing on land.’ So if the activity </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">wasn’t lawful or <b>there was no actual activity taking </b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">place then you will have a defence.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This offence can only be tried in the magistrates court. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The maximum penalty is 3 months imprisonment, a </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">fine of up to £2,500, or both. First timers would probably get a fine in the region of £200-300.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(Courtesy of www.activistslegalproject.org.uk)</span></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-73711149349116863282012-10-04T08:06:00.001-07:002013-01-29T16:50:37.558-08:00CARDIFF SQUATTERS FIGHT BACK!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First eviction resistance in Cardiff in over a decade ongoing at the Gremlin Alley Squatted Social centre in Cardiff. Here's the latest update: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">UPDATE - 3pm</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Latest update is that cops scaled down to between two and five in the last hour and have just been stood across the road with two bailiffs and the janitor. No attempt at entry so far.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Still several squatters on the roof, wearing masks, and a few people still outside, but not as many as before.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Passing cars have been supportive, with one woman apparently saying "don't move, stay strong!"</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">And the house over the road, near where the cops are standing, is playing Public Enemy, Rage against the Machine and CRASS loudly through the upstairs window! Last we heard the Autonomads had just been requested, but folks on the roof are after black paint to make signs to save shouting requests across the road and food is also welcomed (vegan if possible).</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Photos from the day due up shortly...but more to come as they haven't gone...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">And thanks for the messages of support received from places ranging from Swansea to Brighton!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Solidarity to all squatters and Alex Haigh!</span></span><br />
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Respect!!</span><br />
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**UPDATE** 4PM New Pic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">***UPDATE 6PM***</span><br />
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After an all day rooftop standoff, Police and bailiffs have finally left the property and the residents remain in their home. We heard there are rooftop celebrations ongoing which will very likely continue for a good while! Another successful resistance for the UK squatting community in these difficult times. Big up to the Cardiff squat collective - today you really showed them that whatever they say.....</span><br />
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an article today about how many people are living in precarious living conditions in the capital. The upsurge of rents in the private sector combined
with a lack of available social housing has forced many into the rental of sheds,
garages and spaces not fit for habitation. This has sadly led to 4 deaths and
45 injuries over the past three years due to fire. Is
this your big society Cameron? Where unscrupulous landlords capitalise off
people’s need for shelter? Where people can afford no better roof over their heads
than that of a garden shed? There is a dire need for affordable housing in the
capital and until the government start putting people before profit we can only
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As most of you will be aware, Friern Barnet Public Library, which was closed down due to cuts, has been reopened and given back to the community. They had court last week and managed to get an adjournment for three weeks. They had poetry and spoken word workshops last Sat followed by a jam session which the local residents got involved in. Big up Friern Barnet Crew!!!</span><br />
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Alex Haigh, 21, of London is currently serving a 12 weeks sentence at Wormwood Scrubs for the 'offence' of squatting in a residential building. This has saddened the squatting community greatly. So, lets get pens and paper out and send him some messages of solidarity. The newly formed Squatters Legal Network are collecting in messages of support. Give them a shout if you want to send him something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A rather wet squattastic happened a few Sundays ago in Waterloo. Torrential rain meant many were not able to attend but cheers to those who did. A member of Greentech did a workshop on off grid energy which was really informative and useful - solar panels are the way forward! There was then a intergroup meeting between various squat related groups about how the new legislation is kicking in. The next Squattastic date was decided but we've lost one of our diaries somewhere in squatworld so can't actually put it up here. Will post date/location asap. </span><br />
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To finish, we want to say a massive thank you to all those who have been rushed off their feet the last few weeks protecting our community from homelessness and arrest. From commercial squats who are providing shelter to residential squats thrown out on the streets to individuals who are using their free time support other crews in finding a place to live. Massive respect to all. Together we are so much stronger. </span><br />
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It's been a rough few weeks and many of us are exhausted by recent events. The governments attack on our peaceful community has caused so much unnecessary havoc and stress. When times are tough remember that the community is here and it's stronger than ever. Have a read of this article it made us remember exactly why we're doing what we do and why its so worth fighting for. Much love to all. </span><br />
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legislation that criminalises squatting in any residential property a <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city></st1:place> court has recently
sentenced a young man of 21 to 3 months in prison, despite being of .previous
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and poorly formulated law needs to be challenged and tested in the courts. </span>To help
both yourself and fellow squatters ER recommends a no comment interview with police.
Silence is Golden. If you don’t have a solicitor consider ringing Squatters
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should you make a guilty plea without good legal advice. ER is sure there are
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-43033918259651252832012-09-19T06:39:00.001-07:002012-09-19T06:40:46.749-07:00NEXT SQUATTASTIC!!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-31003541173469095932012-09-07T05:22:00.001-07:002013-01-29T16:55:39.962-08:00NEW LEGISLATION STARTS TO BITE<b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></b>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few days ago we reported that 5 individuals were, to our knowledge, the first to be arrested under the new law. Coincidently, it has also been revealed that proposals to make more emergency accommodation for homeless young people in Somerset have twice been turned down by planners. We understand the Squatters Legal Network are keen to support those arrested. Here's more information from the local press in Somerset:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chichester.co.uk/news/local/chichester-squatters-evicted-after-new-legislation-comes-into-force-1-4225220">http://www.chichester.co.uk/news/local/chichester-squatters-evicted-after-new-legislation-comes-into-force-1-4225220</a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We don't have any more information on the six people arrested in Southwark yet but we'll update as soon as we do. Other than those arrests, London has been reasonably quiet. We're getting a lot of reports of landlords/police giving squatters notice to leave rather than them attempting to enter the building and arrest them. Other residential squats which are awaiting eviction/court proceedings don't seem to have been affected. The metropolitan police seem quite reluctant to enforce this legislation. Probably because when they signed up to becoming a police officer they were more interested in dealing with real crime not turfing homeless people out of empty houses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A group of London squatters descended on the houses of parliament last Saturday to serve the coalition government notice of eviction. We expect many more actions of a similar nature to come over the next few weeks as the anti-squatting legislation kicks in. Watch this space for updates! </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-49806297452807282822012-09-04T04:23:00.001-07:002013-01-29T16:56:27.974-08:00BRIGHTON SQUATTERS RESIST NEW LAW!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Wow. 2 days of media about squatting and it still shocks us to see how misinformed people are! No surprises about daily mail readers being somewhat misguided but Guardian readers? Really? We had always thought those that read the Guardian were informed, educated individuals but considering some of the comments on articles about squatting we were perhaps mistaken. So, enough is enough. We are sick of people making poorly thought out judgements based on NO statistics and NO experience of their own. It is these types of people who do no good in a world full of groups who are grotesquely misunderstood. Media scaremongering has been around for decades, if you fail to see it and buy into it then shame on you.</b></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-62400360090484247422012-09-01T02:45:00.000-07:002013-01-29T16:57:47.146-08:00LEGAL NOTICE S144 LASPO 2012<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you are all aware, squatting in residential properties has now been made a criminal offence. This new law will not apply to everyone though. The Squatters Advisory Service have produced a legal notice explaining to the police how the new law doesn't apply to certain types of squat. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-9793734792763468182012-09-01T02:34:00.002-07:002013-01-29T16:59:26.229-08:00YET ANOTHER UNLAWFUL EVICTION....<br />
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property in Dalston yesterday and unlawfully evicted the building of its many residents. </span></div>
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arrival at the crime scene we found a group of shocked people standing on the
pavement surrounded by their personal possessions. Scheduled eviction date was the 26<sup>th</sup>
of September 2012 and they believed that they would be evicted on this date as
stated by the court. One person peddled furiously to Gee street county court where he told court officers of the illegal eviction taking place. After
checking court documents it was agreed that this was the case and the eviction should be stopped immediately. When this information was relayed to the
officers involved in the on-going eviction they replied ‘Ah well, it’s too late
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full knowledge that the eviction was illegal the police continued on with their
work. When we spoke to the police about their actions the feeling on their part
was that they were the law. This is not so. The police force are the upholders of law; when this is forgotten we move another step closer to a police state. Thankfully
the people evicted yesterday will not have to sleep on the streets. Friends and
supporters have taken them in. However, this will not be the case for many other people
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are going to fill with rough sleepers while buildings remain empty for years.
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building is morally bankrupt. A property owner has a duty of care to the community the
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-60082116406472992382012-08-29T10:25:00.002-07:002013-01-29T17:00:04.755-08:00BETTER TO SQUAT THAN LET HOMES ROT!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wow. We just discovered these awesome free stencils from the Anarchist Media Project. Let's get them to every squat in the UK. Please share/repost/retweet or get some printed, get on your bike and cycle them out around town!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />We wouldn't ever encourage criminality but hey! Seeing as you're likely to become criminalised on Saturday why not get out there and graffiti them round your local area!! (We're joking, of course...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. The new law does not affect you if you have some sort of licence to be in the property or if you were tenants/subtenants. This means that if the owner of the property has said that it's o'k for you to stay in it then you are doing nothing wrong. If you don't have anything in writing, write down the time/date of when you had contact with the owner and summarise the conversation that was had. If the police do show up, you can show them that you and your housemates have a licence and thus are not breaking the law. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. If you are in a building that is both residential and commercial (ex a shop/pub) it is important that you do not live in the residential part of the building. We guess it would be o.k for you to use the residential area for other purposes, such as storage etc. However, make sure the sleeping and kitchen areas are in the commerical part of the premises so you can protect yourself from breaking the law. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks after this legislation comes into force there will be a squattastic event. This will allow us to come together again as a community and see how the law is being used & share coping strategies & support. Watch this space for more details.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-27244416722974185202012-08-23T09:46:00.000-07:002013-01-29T17:02:22.347-08:00LAW CHANGE UPDATE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have recently been informed that as of the 1st September 2012 squatting in residential properties will become a criminal offence. Here's a statement from an ASS member:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">'The new law will be coming into force on the 1st September (sorry for any confusion) and we need to be prepared. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">You will not be committing an offence if you are squatting in non-residential property, if you have a licence or tenancy, if you are not living in the property or intending to live there (just visiting).</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Make sure you are prepared to explain why the new law does not cover your circumstances.'</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We want to emphasise that we need to organise and be prepared for this law change. Our advice to those squatting in residential properties is as follows:</span><br />
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1. If you are 'just visiting' people who are squatting in residential properties then this law does not apply to you. The police will need to prove that you were living or intending to live in the property in order for you to be arrested. It should be o.k for you to gather your friends possessions in case of eviction, just explain to the police that you are doing so. </span><br />
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2. Have a back up plan and be ready. Make sure your possessions are packed and ready to be moved. Start looking now for a place to move to. Join up with other crews and support each other. This will be vital for the survival of the squatting community.</span><br />
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Please do get in contact if you need any further support/advice. Call us on <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;">07591 415860. We are usually contactable 24/7 although if your call is not urgent then call during the daytime. If no credit text/miss call us and we'll get back to you asap. </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483848380367859803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399408630177960132.post-20121174009077761962012-08-17T09:03:00.000-07:002013-01-29T17:03:44.902-08:00WHATEVER THEY SAY, SQUATTING WILL STAY!!<h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">According to Robert Neuwith , author of Shadow cities ,there are more than a billion squatters living on this planet. One in seven people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Evidently there is a huge global need for land to grow food on and homes in which to live. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.196969985961914px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.196969985961914px;">Yet, according to academic Kesia Reeve, "squatting is largely absent from policy and academic debate and is rarely conceptualized, as a problem, as a symptom, or as a social or housing movement."</span> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The global response on the part of the 1% has been to make squatting illegal in most countries. Despite this criminalisation of a huge political movement, (squatting is political), the occupation of empty buildings and land continues.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In the UK, section 144 of the legal aid, sentencing and punishment of offenders bill 2012 criminalises squatting in a residential buildings. The Advisory Service for Squatters (ASS) keep their website current and will let people know when this legislation is enacted. Check it for updates: www.squatter.org.uk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Eviction Resistance will be hosting the next London squattastic event. This will be a great opportunity for London squatters, and guests to come together to brain storm tactics that will ensure squatting continues in England and Wales post criminalisation . It will be on the 2nd of September, from 2pm-6pm. Keep checking this blog for more updates. </span></span></div>
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