Solidarity: Mick Napier on trial
May 7 @ 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Join us on the steps of Glasgow Sheriff Court on 7th May at 9 am
What’s Happening?
On Wednesday, 7th May, two separate trials have been merged to be dealt with together in Court 13. One alleges threatening and abusive behaviour inside the Barclays branch on Argyle Street during our
protest against its financing of genocide. The other charge is of religious hatred and excessive noise, eight days later (6 October) outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Why We’re Here
- Barclays Trial (Argyle Street): all protestors stood facing away from branch staff at all times,
making clear our anger was directed at Barclays’ profiteering from genocide, not at individual
employees. It will be difficult to sustain a charge of threatening and abusive behaviour when the
accused turn their backs on the victim throughout! - Kelvingrove Trial: Charges of “religious hatred” stem from complaints by Glasgow Friends of
Israel – a group notorious for manifestations of extreme racism over a long period of time,
including calls to “euthanise” Palestinians and welcoming the 2019 White supremacist massacre
of 51 Muslims in New Zealand mosques. Our protest was against an event organised by advocates and partners of the genocidal Israeli regime.
These absurd charges echo two decades of legal harassment, ranging from racial hatred and assault
allegations to being stopped for “driving too slowly”—and follow convictions for organising unauthorised
demonstrations, including two Covid-regulation breach convictions the same week as drunken
Downing Street parties.
What Next?
- 9am – 10am: Rally on the courthouse steps – hear brief speeches, connect with fellow campaigners,
and show solidarity. - 10am: Head into Court 13 to show support for the accused and opposition to the wave of repression
of those opposing Israeli genocide.
What’s at Stake?
- Setting yet another dangerous precedent for criminalising protest against genocide and the use of religious aggravation charges to deter opposition to the Israeli genocide.
- Permitting “hate-speech” charges to be used against vocal opponents of Israeli government
policy. - Further threats under the Terrorism Act and fresh Barclays-related racial-hatred charges loom.
How You Can Help
- Be There – Your presence amplifies our message: opposing genocide is not a crime.
- Spread the Word – Share this invitation on social media and in your networks.
- Donate – Legal costs are mounting; every contribution helps us fight back.
- Stay Informed – Follow updates on the website www.scottishpsc.org.uk
Solidarity Now – Resistance Always
Your support on 7 May will send a clear message: when they target one of us, they target all of us, and we’ll stand together, leaving no one behind.
Join Us on the Steps of Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday 7 May at 9:00 AM
