Our July edition of PeaceLine contains details of some 80th anniversary commemorations of the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki happening across the capital, including in Tavistock Square Gardens on Wednesday 6 August, hosted this year by London CND Vice Chair Hannan Kemp-Welch. We’ve also focused on what’s happening in the Middle East and have a short report of the NATO summit, with this month’s member spotlight on London CND Chair Carol Turner.
Legal implications of Palestine Action proscription
Legal implications of Palestine Action proscription
The proscription of Palestine Action, which was passed by parliament, carries serious implications for our many London CND groups and supporters involved in protesting Israel’s actions against Palestinians in Gaza.
Please read the legal advice from Amnesty International below, along with the more detailed brief from netpol, and take it into consideration when preparing any communications for your CND group, including social media, newsletters.
CND is taking further legal advice particularly in relation to point 4 as this could impact how we can refer to non-violent direct action, NVDA. This will be circulated as soon as it is available.
Sydenham and Forest Hill Peace and Plant Fair
Sydenham and Forest Hill CND Peace and Plant Fair took place on 31 May in Mayow park, bringing together local members and residents for their annual fundraising event in support of CND-related causes. This year, the group raised money for Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Chernobyl Children’s Charity. Selling flowers, houseplants, and CND badges, they raised an impressive £600 for the two charities — a great result for two
great causes.
