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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · Jan 25
Who are we? 🤔
✅ We are an independent grassroots group supporting social & environmental struggles in England & Wales.
✅ We are completely volunteer-run. We do this because we are also part of the struggle, not because it is our job. (1/12)
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On the third day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "UNDER WHAT POWER? Challenge the police to give a legal justification for their actions" #12DaysOfACAB
The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 3: "UNDER WHAT POWER? Challenge the police to give a legal justification for their actions"
December 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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migrantsrights.bsky.social
🔈 The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act finally passed.

If it wasn't evident before, it's now crystal clear the Government prioritises punishment not protection of people seeking safety.

Stay tuned for more analysis in our upcoming Hostile Office Weekly newsletter.
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act has finally passed after gaining Royal Assent on Tuesday. The Act overhauls immigration policy by implementing a counter-terror approach for the first time. It uses the premise of tackling intermediaries (who the Government calls “smuggling gangs”) to enact further violence against migrants, focused on those who have no other choice to seek safety besides moving along criminalised routes, including making the dangerous crossing the Channel. There are deeply worrying concerns around the Act steadily cutting off routes to claim asylum. It also criminalises migrant solidarity in this situation, drawing on powers in the Terrorism Act 2000, by severely limiting permitted forms of assistance. There are also clauses that expand powers to seize and search migrants’ mobile devices, which means that Border Security officers will be able to search children’s mouths for SIM cards or other small electronic devices. People can also be asked to remove outer pieces of clothing to be examined. This measure in the new law works to legalise the Home Office’s policy of blanket seizures of devices belonging to people who crossed the Channel in small boats, which was found unlawful in 2022. The new law clearly shows that the Government prioritises punishing people seeking safety over protecting them.
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Excited for this training next week!!
netpol.org Netpol @netpol.org · 1d
Coming next week on the 11th day of ACAB, 'Basic Security in a Digital Age', a workshop on how we keep ourselves and each other safe when organising online, organised with our friends, the Digital Self-Defence Collective www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-secu... Register now! #12DaysofACAB
Basic Security in a Digital Age
In the face of surveillance from police and far-right groups, how do we keep ourselves and each other safe when organising online?
www.eventbrite.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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On the second day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO PERSONAL DETAILS. You don't have to give your details under any stop and search power, so don't" #12DaysofACAB
The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 2 – NO PERSONAL DETAILS. You don't have to give your details under any stop and search power, so don't" #12DaysofACAB
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Follow #12DaysOfACAB
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
gbclegal.bsky.social
ACAB day (13/12) is nearly upon us! And it's time to celebrate the 12 days of #ACAB🎉

Each day we'll be sharing a significant protest court case from the past, with some useful resources and important facts...

#12DaysOfACAB
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December 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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In the run up to Netpol's winter fundraiser on 13/12 #ACABDay, we'll be celebrating the 12 days of #ACAB!

Every day we're sharing a key piece of Know Your Rights information for protest movements and political organisers.

Beause all we want for Christmas is... an end to police repression.
December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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On the first day of #ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO COMMENT - you don't need to answer police questions, so don't."

#12DaysofACAB
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
legal rights training tomorrow!

⚠️ we're having temporary tech issues with the registration form. if you've not been able to register yet, please email gbctrainings[at]protonmail.com
gbclegal.bsky.social Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · Oct 28
We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in November - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests!

Link in bio to register
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Thurs 6th Nov 18.30-20.30 Fri 14th Nov 18.30-20.30 Mon 24th Nov 19.00-21.00 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
November 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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gbclegal.bsky.social
Have you used a lawyer for a protest legal case? The list of recommended protest solicitors is based on the pooled experience of many activists over many years✊⚖️

📨 Email solicitors-list[at]netpol.org with feedback/ recommendations, to help keep the list up to date
@netpol.org @libertyhq.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Don't forget to sign up for our protest legal rights training this monday !
www.greenandblackcross.org/events
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November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Have you used a lawyer for a protest legal case? The list of recommended protest solicitors is based on the pooled experience of many activists over many years✊⚖️

📨 Email solicitors-list[at]netpol.org with feedback/ recommendations, to help keep the list up to date
@netpol.org @libertyhq.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
We're celebrating our 15th birthday!🎉🎂
We'd love to hear memories of how GBC has supported the movement over the years💚

Help sustain us for the years to come: www.greenandblackcross.org/donate 🖤
15 years of solidarity It's our 15th birthday! GBC was founded in November 2010 to provide legal support for protests against the government’s wave of massive spending cuts. Since then we have supported thousands of people in their struggles for justice and liberation. We could not have done this without support from the movement. Help sustain our future work! www.greenandblackcross.org/donate green balloons, some with gbc logo inside. grey background. brown and black text
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in November - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests!

Link in bio to register
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Thurs 6th Nov 18.30-20.30 Fri 14th Nov 18.30-20.30 Mon 24th Nov 19.00-21.00 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Missed this week's training? Join us on Monday!
Register now: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
gbclegal.bsky.social Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · Oct 9
The more they try to silence us the louder we will be!! No matter how much the media and state try to intimidate and suppress us - we have rights! Join us for a 101 training on your legal rights at protests.

📅 Tues 14th or Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30

➡️ Register NOW: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Tues 14th Oct 18.30-20.30 Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
The more they try to silence us the louder we will be!! No matter how much the media and state try to intimidate and suppress us - we have rights! Join us for a 101 training on your legal rights at protests.

📅 Tues 14th or Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30

➡️ Register NOW: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Tues 14th Oct 18.30-20.30 Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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ukstoptrump.bsky.social
Getting ready to protest against Donald Trump coming to the UK?

We are anticipating a big, safe & peaceful demonstration!

But, as always, we will look out for one another & keep each other safe!
So know your rights💪

Graphics & info from @gbclegal.bsky.social 🙏🙏
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September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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There's still time to sign up!
www.greenandblackcross.org/events
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August 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Do you know the five key messages?✅ What to do if you're arrested or witness an arrest?✅ What some common protest offences are?✅

❌ Answered no to any of these? Join us online 6.30-8.30pm for a know your rights training

Register at www.greenandblackcross.org/events
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August 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Today is a busy day for protests! Here’s our key advice if you’re arrested:

🤫 NO COMMENT is the #1 rule! For ‘friendly chats’, in the van or in an interview just remember NO COMMENT (unless advised by a recommended solicitor to make a written statement)

NB - advice applicable in england & wales
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August 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
gbclegal.bsky.social
No space is safe from the police 🐷 ! Be prepared for raids by knowing your rights 🚨

React
Authorisation
Identify
Departure
Search record

For more info visit netpol.org/2014/06/12/p...
Green background. White text. Light green chains as a border Ready for raids React. Turning devices completely off after use makes them harder for anyone else to access. Be a ware that destroying documents or deleting digital data could be perverting the course of justice and obstructing a police officer. Authorisation. Check that any warrant is signed and dated in the past, and that the address is correct. If the police are entering without a warrant, check what power authorises them to do so. Identify police shoulder or warrant numbers and the items they seize (write a list!). Ensure you ask for a receipt and keep it safe. You may not get your stuff back but this gives you the best chance. Departure. You or others may be leaving the premises in the back of a police van. Make sure any arrestees have a Bustcard and call the protest support line. Search Record. Make sure you get a copy, and find out the contact details of the officer who can authorise return of items (the officer may not be present). You can also film the search as long as it doesn't obstruct the police. More info: netpol.org/2014/06/12/police-raids/ No space is safe from the police Police officers can force entry into premises without a warrant where they have reasonable grounds to believe that someone who has committed an indictable (serious) offence is inside in order to arrest them and seize evidence (section 17 PACE Act). Upon arresting someone for an indictable offence, police can search the premises the arrestee was or had control over, if it’s reasonably required to obtain evidence (section 32 PACE). Whilst someone is arrested for an indictable offence, the police can search premises an arrestee had some control over, if they have reasonable grounds to believe there is evidence. Usually this will be authorised by a senior officer (section 18 PACE). Finally, they can enter if they have a signed warrant (Section 8 PACE) or if you give them consent (PACE code B). *PACE is an ACT which governs search, seizure and arrest Raids of a shared house If you live in rented accommodation the police should not search the premises solely on the basis of your landlord’s consent. However, they can seek consent from someone who is on entitled to grant entry, such as a housemate or family member. If they have come to arrest you, are conducting a search after your arrest, or have a warrant, they do not require consent. They are only permitted to search areas that are reasonably required to find any evidence, unless further consent is given. This generally means a person’s room and communal spaces, however recently we’ve seen police searching everywhere including housemates’ rooms.
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Going on a #protest? 🪧
Not sure about your #rights or what the law says? ⚖️

We have three training dates for you this month!
GBC Know Your Rights training:

Wednesday 9th 6.30-8.30pm
Thursday 17th 6.30-8.30pm
Wednesday 30th 6.30-8.30pm

Sign up here: greenandblackcross.org/events/
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July 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Reminder: some info you might find helpful. We are putting together a more detailed Q&A in response to the many questions we've been asked and will publish this next week
netpol.org Netpol @netpol.org · Jun 26
Netpol has published a guide on what the threatened ban on Palestine Action is likely to mean in practice netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...
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July 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
gbclegal.bsky.social
🚨New #Protest #KnowYourRights training available! 📢

Tuesday 17th June 6.30-8.30pm
Friday 20th June 6.30-8.30pm
Tuesday 24th June 6.30-8.30pm

Sign up here: greenandblackcross.org/events
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June 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
📣🎓May Know Your Rights Training Dates! greenandblackcross.org/events/
Sign up hear about:
✊your legal rights!
🚓interacting with police
👎what happens when arrested
🦺 how to keep safe, and much more!
Green background. Picture of police on left and GBC logo below. Text reads: upcoming trainings. Free & open to all, online. Know your rights training Tues 6th May, 7.00-9.00pm Tues 13th May, 6:30-8.30pm Mon 26th May, 6:30-8.30pm Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events
April 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM