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Green & Black Cross
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🤝 Grassroots activist legal support group
📍 England & Cymru
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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)
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
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
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...
December 6, 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
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
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
4th day of ACAB...💥
#12DaysofACAB
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
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
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
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.
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Excited for this training next week!!
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
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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
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
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
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
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
Don't forget to sign up for our protest legal rights training this monday !
www.greenandblackcross.org/events
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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
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 🖤
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Missed this week's training? Join us on Monday!
Register now: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
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
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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
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💪

Graphics & info from @gbclegal.bsky.social 🙏🙏
September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM