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Case against Nottingham's 'Atos Two ' dropped

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The charges of aggravated trespass against the ‘Atos Two’ have been “discontinued”, i.e. dropped, by the CPS. In September 2011, two Nottingham residents, a retired paediatric nurse and a wheelchair user were arrested following a peaceful protest at the local offices of Atos ‘Healthcare’. Faced with an impressive solidarity campaign and having a pathetically weak case, the CPS and Atos backed …

Press release: ‘Atos Two’ case “discontinued”

Press release regarding the 'Atos Two' case being "discontinued":

Protest against Atos & police repression

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Now more than ever!

‘Atos Two’ case “discontinued”

We are glad to announce that the case against the ‘Atos Two' is being ‘discontinued', i.e. dropped.

However, it is now more than ever necessary to continue the protests against Atos, to defy any attempts of police repression and to stand with those whose actions are being criminalised.

'Spartacus' Report

A new report has been released exposing the government's spin over it's attempts to 'reform' (i.e. cut) Disability Living Allowance.

Notts-KONP - NHS Cameron Postcards Stall

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Saturday 7 January 2012

Nottingham Keep Our NHS Public held a stall in the Market Square and attracted quite a lot of interest from passers-by.

Notts-KONP - NHS Cameron Postcards Stall

January 07, 2012 11:00

Market Square, Nottingham

Adjacent to the Left Lion

Protest against Atos & Police repression

February 03, 2012 12:30

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Meet at the junction of Carlton Street and Heathcote Street, Hockley (outside Ice Nine).

Solidarity With Nottingham’s ‘Atos Two’

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On Friday 25th November, the ‘Atos Two’ appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. Despite some confusion over times, the hearing itself was uneventful with both pleading not guilty and the trial being set for February 27th. Outside, around 40 supporters gathered for a demo to show their support and urge the CPS to drop the case, before making another visit to Atos’ offices where the defendant…

'Atos Two' Trial - Press Release

Trial of Nottingham 'Atos Two' from February 27th 2012

Atos Two Supporters Demo: Trial date now set

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Friday 25 November 2011 

The "Atos Two" were due in Nottingham Magistrates Court. Bailed for 9.45am a solidarity demo had been called outside at 9.30am.

 

Atos Two trial in February

Trial against the Atos Two to be held from Monday February 27 2012.

Atos Two solidarity demo

On Friday 25th November, the "Atos Two" were due in Nottingham Magistrates Court. Bailed for 9.45am a solidarity demo had been called outside at 9.30am.

Statement of Support for the 'Atos Two'

On 15th November, two Nottingham residents, a retired paediatric nurse and a wheelchair user, dubbed the 'Atos Two', were charged with aggravated trespass.

Pinning of the Declaration

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We the Citizens of the City of Nottingham pin our declaration to the Council House.

Notts SOS Newsletter no.7 November 2011

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Notts Black Arrow: Chris Leslie MP hates you

Chris Leslie is the Labour MP for Nottingham East. Since entering parliament as a thrusting young automaton aged 25, he has in a nine year political career* managed the remarkable feat of never having rebelled against a government position. Therefore always view him as a constant and consistent mouthpiece for current Labour party thinking. He’s politically pretty much identical to fellow loca…

Occupy Nottingham Statement

Occupy Nottingham Statement /policy

Nottingham Post: Old Market Square protesters determined ...

Old Market Square protesters determined to see it throughWednesday, November 02, 2011

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Protesters have now been in the Old Market Square for nearly three weeks. But who are they - and what are they actually hoping to achieve? Alexander Britton reports...

PROTESTS usually conjure up images of people chanting on the streets as they try to make a difference.

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Amnesty International Nottingham Activism

November 03, 2011 19:30

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19:30-21:00. Nottingham Contemporary Cafe Bar, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, NG1 2GB.

Legal info for activists.

The Criminal Department team at KieranClarkGreen solicitors in Chesterfield are moving to join another firm of solicitors and will therefore have new contact details.

Notts Uncut Action in Support of Hardest Hit Rally

October 22, 2011 11:00

Outside Boots on Parliament St, Nottingham

24 hour occupation of Nottingham Market Square

October 15, 2011 15:00

Nottingham Old Market Square

LUC @ Tory Conference

This is a personal account and is not the necessarily the views of anyone else who associates with LUC.

Nottingham protest rattles Atos

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On Friday, a large protest temporarily invaded the Atos Medical Assessment Centre on Stoney Street in the Lace Market. Campaigners had gathered as part of a nationwide day of action against the company which is responsible for the Department for Work & Pensions’ ‘work capability assessments’ which have been condemned by disability rights and claimants groups. The protesters handed out leaflet…

Critical Mass Welcomes Release of Atos Arrestee

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ATOS Day of Action flyer - Nottingham 30th Sept

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Nottingham ATOS action

September 30, 2011 12:00

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Assemble in Hockley, Nottingham city centre, to head over to protest at the ATOS assessment centre on Stoney Street.

Location: Pedestrianised area of Hockley, outside Jugglers at the crossing of Broad St/Carlton St/Stoney St. Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire Libdem AGM freeBus,sunday 18thSept

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 18th september,8.30am mansfield, 9am nottingham FREE BUS to march in Birmingham against the Liberal democrat party annual general conference, to end the "Condem" Coalition

Save our NHS Protest in the Market Square

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Tuesday 6th September 2011

People gathered from 5.30pm in the Market Square, Nottingham to protest at the Health and Social Care Bill.