Occupy Sydney plans to occupy outside Downing Centre Local Court tomorrow with sleeping bags and tents
Occupy Sydney will be occupying outside Downing Centre Local Court tomorrow morning at 9am, in solidarity with thirteen Occupy Sydney participants who have been arrested for exercising their democratic right to protest. Participants will be outside the court with camping gear including sleeping bags, tents and sleeping-mats to highlight what they claim to be an over-reaction by police in their crackdown on the ongoing Martin Place occupation.
“The occupation is designed to highlight the absurdity of the charges Occupy Sydney participants are facing, and the fact police are literally grasping at tent poles to find an excuse to shut down our peaceful protest,” said Occupy Sydney activist Marlaina Read.
Solicitors from Marsdens Law Group will defend the charges and fines, which were received mainly in relation to the violent eviction of Occupy Sydney from Martin Place by police on October 23.
To date, there have been 59 arrests arising from police attempts to shut down Occupy Sydney. However, despite suffering frequent harassment and intimidation from the police, and the ongoing legal action being faced, Occupy Sydney remains committed to continuing the occupation at Martin Place.
“Peaceful protest is not a crime. It is our right, and police attacking and arresting us will not silence us. As long as the greed of the 1% is put before the needs of the 99%, as long as profits come before humanity, Occupy Sydney will continue to fight for change,” said Rich Clements, Occupy Sydney participant and arrestee.
From the Occupy Sydney Legal Support Group - Facebook event invite
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