Socialist Outlook

Socialist Viewpoint, International, Socialist Outlook and their supplements, 1984–2002

Shane Ward court victory

Socialist Outlook no. 45, June 26 1993 · 156 words

Racism and anti-fascism

the streets BP-free FOR ANE WARD Police defence of fascist provocation led to wrongful arrest, and reicase, of Shane Ward FUSIKE IT JUSTICE O SHANE T FOR ICE WARD won his court case NO against the West Midlands police. JUST Shane was arrested in Birmingham city centre for peacefully protesting the presence of British National Party distributing racist literature (see Outlook 41). The police claimed that Shane attempted to "provoke" the BNP by shouting 'white scum' and other abuse. But their evidence was so raised laughter in the court. Refused Shane was offered a have been an admission of guilt. He bravely refused a caution which would have been an admission of guilt. The defence campaign set up for him is staying in existence to continue the fight against racist alacks. Ruhullah's mother mourns attack in Birmingham on Sunday ts June the noca has never been greater to build a united and active anti-racist move-

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