Public Discussion on Riot Sentencing

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  • When: Monday 10th October 2011, 7:00pm-9:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)
  • Where: Vortex downstairs

This event has been organised in response to the reactionary and damaging prison sentences currently handed out to accused rioters.

  • When: Monday 10th October 2011, 7:00pm-9:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)
  • Where: Vortex downstairs

This event has been organised in response to the reactionary and damaging prison sentences currently handed out to accused rioters.

Click here to download the flyer

 

Speakers include:

  • Partick Vernon, The Afiya Trust
  • Andrew Nielson, Howard League for Penal Refom
  • Sarah McSherry, Christian Kahn, Head of Actions Against the Police Department and member of StopWatch

 

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