EDL Leadership Team Arrested for “incitement to commit a breach of the peace”- Official Statement
Also see updated information
Today, members of the English Defence League were arrested and denied their civil liberties when attempting to join the Scottish Defence League for a peaceful protest in Edinburgh. The EDL Leadership Team were detained without cause and arrested for “incitement to cause a breach of the peace”. Supporters who arrived at Waverley train station were forced back onto trains heading away from Edinburgh by the Police. Those travelling by road were stopped; some had their vehicles damaged by aggressive Police officers. In the City itself, the Police threatened anyone who attempted to protest with immediate arrest. Meanwhile, far-left so-called ‘anti-fascism’ protesters were allowed to wander the streets without any Police opposition. These same protesters made numerous attempts to attack EDL and SDL supporters, while nearby Police officers turned a blind eye. It is clear that today’s Police actions were politically motivated and that the Police Force as a whole can no longer be considered to be politically neutral. They have chosen their side. No further confirmation is needed other than the statement of the Scottish ‘Justice’ Minister, Kenny MacAskill (SNP), when he said that the “fact that the SDL didn’t make it out of Waverley Station is testament to good policing”.
When the Scottish Defence League attempt to reassert their civil right of freedom of association, we, the English Defence League, shall once again support them. Todays actions by the police are nothing short of a travesty for democracy, how can the police take action that flies in the face of the European convention of human rights? How are they allowed to act with impunity to subdue the right to freedom of speech and protest as outlined in the universal declaration of human rights. We have duly noted the following contraventions of this declaration that are as follows….
Article 2.
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.
Article 7.
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
Article 9.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
Article 18.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Article 19.
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
Article 30.
Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.
We seek the government and the police to examine article 30 in particular as the actions of today are in serious breach of the universal Declaration Of Human Rights.
We cannot stand idly by and allow the forces of fascism to take over our country. Our ancestors fought for their civil liberties and we shall do the same. When we return it will be in greater numbers. If we are again denied our civil liberties and our basic freedoms, by fascist forces, we will not give up. We will return again and again and again. We will keep returning until our rights are acknowledged and restored. If freedom is denied to us now, it can and will be denied to anyone and everyone else sooner or later. We will never surrender our freedom to fascists, whether they call themselves ‘ministers’ or call themselves ‘police’ or call themselves ‘anti-fascists’! Indeed, Winston Churchill said that the next wave of fascists would call themselves ‘anti-fascists’; today, to Britain’s shame, Churchill was once again proven right.
The EDL and our sister Defence Leagues will be gathering in London, at the Houses of Parliament on Friday the 5th of March (2pm), to show our support for another great man who is fighting against modern-day fascism: the Dutch MP Geert Wilders. All are welcome to join us. Our righteous forces of freedom will always triumph over those who support tyranny.
Long live freedom!
No surrender to fascism!
The EDL Leadership Team
See statement at its original location over at EDL media
Comments
By David Catleugh on February 20th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
This sort of fascist behaviour by the Scottish police is intolerable. Let’s see if the English police behave better when the EDL go to London on March 5th.
By Aeneas on February 20th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
5th March is a completely different thing altogether. There will be people there from all over Europe so the authorities will have to be especially careful when infringing on people’s civil rights. The authorities must remember that the last time they tried to mess with Wilders he got a massive increase in support in the polls. The British political establishment will have to proceed with extreme caution this time. It might be the case that they have to learn the art of respecting the people, if for no other reason than simple political expediency.
By Brian on February 21st, 2010 at 6:42 am
This is so sad to hear. I thought for sure the Scots (authorities) would have more balls and brains than this. Whose side are they on? You guys are on the front lines for Europe’s and the UK’s salvation and existence and doing the dirty work for the PC’s and silent majority. Robert the Bruce is turning over in his grave.What a disgrace! As a Canadian I can’t Thank You enough for what you’re doing. You are brave and forthright in your cause and hopefully the tide will turn (it HAS begun) so yes keep it up and strengthen in numbers to defeat once and for all this evil ideology in its tracks. Wish I were there. Again, Thank You and Keep on Chooglin’!
By Dazed & Confused on February 21st, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Why do the authorities never bat an eyelid to the ghastly U.A.F. under this current New Labour stewardship? Could it be that they’re part and parcel of this despicable government one wonders?
By Ariel on February 21st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Please don’t give up guys. You know you are doing the right thing. Save England.
And please have a look at this video.
http://www.youtube.com/user/hetvrijevolkcom#p/f/0/UDRV3Dfl8zI
Liberal Democrat Simon Hughes MP BEGS Muslims to take over Britain and the world.
It scares the hell out of me.
Regards from Holland.
Trackbacks