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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 sixth day of ACAB... 15 protesters were charged with terrorism offences after successfully prevented a deportation flight. After 18 gruelling months these charges were finally dropped!

#12DaysofACAB
Grey background with light brown stars. 4 green squares in centre. Black 06 text on top. Black writing underneath reading '12 days of acab. significant protest court cases'. GBC logo top right. Grey background. Green border with darker green stars. GBC logo bottom right. Black text reading Terrorism charges for preventing deportation flight, quashed on appeal In 2017, 15 protesters broke into Stansted airport and obstructed a deportation flight of 57 people, preventing its departure. They were charged under terror legislation, Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990, with an offence carrying a potential life sentence. After 18 months of uncertainty and a gruelling 10-week trial, all 15 were found guilty. The judge gave suspended sentences or community orders, not prison time, accepting they had “genuine reasons” for their actions. After two more years, the convictions were successfully quashed on appeal. 11 of the passengers who were on the deportation flight were still in Britain, including some who’d been granted right to remain. #12DaysOfACAB
December 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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On the sixth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "DON'T TALK TO THEM – Police Liaison Officers are there to gather information on you and your friends " #12DaysOfACAB
The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 6: DON'T TALK TO THEM – Police Liaison Officers are there to gather information on you and your friends
December 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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This kind of action is a great way to help others know there are intelligence gatherers hovering in our protests. You can download these placards created by @darrencullen.bsky.social here www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/policeprotes...
Protesters hold signs saying "don't talk to them" and "don't talk to 'blue bib' cops. They're here to gather intelligence on you and other protesters", as two "police liaison officers " look on nervously
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Shout out to @samwalton.bsky.social
gbclegal.bsky.social Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 1d
On the 5th day of ACAB... we recall the times you could be acquitted for breaking into an airbase💥

➡️ Check out our guide on criminal damage greenandblackcross.org/guides/laws/...

#12DaysofACAB
Grey background with light brown stars. 4 green squares in centre. Black 02 text on top. Black writing underneath reading '12 days of acab. significant protest court cases'. GBC logo top right. Grey background. Green border with darker green stars. GBC logo bottom right. Black text reading Walton & Woody Acquitted after breaking into an airbase In 2017, Sam Walton & Daniel “Woody” Woodhouse, broke into a BAE Systems airbase intending to disarm fighter jets heading to Saudi Arabia. These jets were to be used in Yemen, causing the world’s biggest humanitarian catastrophe. Meters from the fighter jets they were caught by security, arrested and charged with criminal damage. In court, they argued they had intended to prevent war crimes and save lives by physically disabling the jets. The judge commended them as “impressive and eloquent men who held strong views about what they were doing” and found both not guilty. Check out our guide on criminal damage, on our website.
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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On the fifth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO CAUTION – a caution is a legal admission of guilt – it's an easy win for the police"
#12DaysOfACAB
The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 5 – NO CAUTION – a caution is a legal admission of guilt – it's an easy win for the police #12DaysOfACAB
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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On the 5th day of ACAB... we recall the times you could be acquitted for breaking into an airbase💥

➡️ Check out our guide on criminal damage greenandblackcross.org/guides/laws/...

#12DaysofACAB
Grey background with light brown stars. 4 green squares in centre. Black 02 text on top. Black writing underneath reading '12 days of acab. significant protest court cases'. GBC logo top right. Grey background. Green border with darker green stars. GBC logo bottom right. Black text reading Walton & Woody Acquitted after breaking into an airbase In 2017, Sam Walton & Daniel “Woody” Woodhouse, broke into a BAE Systems airbase intending to disarm fighter jets heading to Saudi Arabia. These jets were to be used in Yemen, causing the world’s biggest humanitarian catastrophe. Meters from the fighter jets they were caught by security, arrested and charged with criminal damage. In court, they argued they had intended to prevent war crimes and save lives by physically disabling the jets. The judge commended them as “impressive and eloquent men who held strong views about what they were doing” and found both not guilty. Check out our guide on criminal damage, on our website.
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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4th day of ACAB...💥
#12DaysofACAB
gbclegal.bsky.social Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 2d
On the 4th day of ACAB... 150+ protesters were mass arrested after a Chief Inspector lyingly told them they'd be free to leave. The police protect the state not us!

➡️ Check out our 'Should I notify the police?' guide
greenandblackcross.org/guides/plann...

#12DaysofACAB
Grey background with light brown stars. 4 green squares in centre. Black 04 text on top. Black writing underneath reading '12 days of acab. significant protest court cases'. GBC logo top right Grey background. Green border with darker green stars. GBC logo bottom right. Black text reading Fortnum & Mason 150+ funnelled into a kettle and arrested after being told they'd be free to leave. During the 2011 anti-cuts protests, a mass sit-in was held in Fortnum & Mason department store. A Chief Inspector informed protesters they would be free to leave once "disorder" outside (i.e. other protesters) had been dealt with - a clear example of how police pit groups of protesters against each other. Despite being reassured they would be free to leave, the 150+ protesters, including 5 minors, were directed into a police kettle and arrested. The Chief Inspector was fully aware of this plan but chose to outright lie to and deceive the protesters. 10 were later convicted of aggravated trespass. Check out our guide to aggravated trespass on our website.
December 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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On the fourth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO DUTY SOLICITOR – use one of Netpol's recommended solicitors with protest experience" netpol.org/solicitors/
#12DaysOfACAB
The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 4: "NO DUTY SOLICITOR – use one of Netpol's recommended solicitors with protest experience". #12DaysOfACAB
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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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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🔈 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
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Excited for this training next week!!
netpol.org Netpol @netpol.org · 4d
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?
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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💪

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September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM