Protest and the Law

This is footage of speeches at a rally on April 18th 2009.

In January, John had spoken at a 500 strong demo in Portsmouth, against the bombing of Gaza by Isreal. The police arrested and charged him with organising a demonstration without asking their permission.

On the morning of the trial, there was a rally of about 30 friends and supports outside the courts, where John was asked to speak.



The trial was adjourned, on the grounds that the judicial process had become "compromised" by political arguments.