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Below is a copy of an English Democrats press release:
St. George's Day Parade is Banned!
Yesterday various newspapers reported the story of this latest attack on any expression of Englishness;
e.g. The Daily Star's report was:-
The local Labour Councillor,( http://cmis.sandwell.gov.uk/CMISWebPublic/Member.aspx?personID=235 ) , Ms Yvonne Davies, reportedly said, in an email copied in to her Labour Colleagues, that:- " ...the parade .... creates a very unhealthy atmosphere .... - particularly amongst young males and I'm afraid I would support its demise for that reason..... It is not only the parade which is problem, but the 'tribal' excitement it creates in its wake." Classic, Official, Nu-Labour, blatant, anti-English racism?
Does it make your blood boil? It does mine!
The Race Relations Act 1976 provides remedies against Direct Discrimination, Indirect Discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation. If critical remarks are made violating your dignity, or are intimidating, hostile and offensive and are intended to make you feel uncomfortable, in asserting your Englishness, then they would be classic instances of “Harassment” as defined in Section 3A of the RRA.
If this local authority does not offer at least the same assistance to the parade as it has offered to other racial/national/ethnic groups, as defined under the RRA, then claims can be brought of Direct and/or Indirect Discrimination pursuant to Sections 1(1) (a) and 1A of the RRA.
It seems that the local authority and its councillors are ignoring the fact that Englishness has been (repeatedly) held by the courts to be a protected category under the RRA? (Ealing LBC – v – The Race Relations Board HL/PO/JU/4/3/1205 and BBC Scotland – v – Souster CofS 019/18(16)99. )
The courts have also provided guideline figures for the level of damages. In claims in the higher category, each instance should attract an award of over £25,000 for "hurt feelings"!
What can we all do? We urgently need a fighting fund to challenge this case and all others like it! If every member of our FB Cause spends just £1.50 by telephoning 0907 706 7060 then we will easily have the funds needed! So please call 0907 706 7060 as often as you can afford!
Also you can:-
1. Complain to Sandwell District Council - http://www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/contact-the-council/customer-services/complaints/
2. Complain about Ms Davies and her colleagues to the Standards Board for Councillors - http://www.standardsboard.gov.uk/Makingacomplaint/
3. Sue her, her colleagues and the Council. To do so either needs a) money; or b) legal costs insurance cover (eg in your household contents insurance); or c) qualifying for Legal Aid (if you think you do ring the Legal Services Commission for a list of solicitors who are "contracted".
Also, if we haven't already had them in full retreat by then, we can all congregate at Stone Cross on the Day http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=92803615073 and peacefully demonstrate our support for St George and England!
Robin Tilbrook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Tilbrook-Chairman-English-Democrats/33932349564
P.S. Whatever else you do please telephone 0907 706 7060 at least once!
St. George's Day Parade is Banned!
Yesterday various newspapers reported the story of this latest attack on any expression of Englishness;
e.g. The Daily Star's report was:-
ST GEORGE’S DAY IS 'RACIST'
13th February 2009
By Ross Kaniuk
The Daily Star
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FURY erupted yesterday after it was revealed a family charity event to celebrate the life of St George is set to be banned.
Councillor Yvonne Davies claimed the parade created an “unhealthy atmosphere” and inspired young boys to be racist.
She wrote: “It is not only the parade which is the problem, but the tribal excitement it creates.”
Sandwell Council in West Bromwich, West Mids, voted to withdraw its financial support and leave organisers with the “impossible” task of raising £10,000 to cover costs.
But organiser Trevor Collins, of the Stone Cross Saint George Association, said: “To suggest the parade is racist is ridiculous and offensive.
“When you see the kids, everyone out having fun, it is a beautiful sight. Everyone is welcome.
“The council’s decision means we have to foot the bills for insurance and security. We have got to come up with £10,000 in two months, which seems impossible.”
The parade, involving 15,000 people, on April 23 is backed by the Royal British Legion and attended by ex-servicemen.
Organisers said one of the aims of the event, held since 1998, is to reclaim the Saint George Cross from right-wingers and make it a source of pride.
John Midgley, of the Campaign Against Political Correctness, said: “It is an outrageous decision.
“There is nothing racist about celebrating the day of the patron saint of England.”
The local Labour Councillor,( http://cmis.sandwell.gov.uk/CMISWebPublic/Member.aspx?personID=235 ) , Ms Yvonne Davies, reportedly said, in an email copied in to her Labour Colleagues, that:- " ...the parade .... creates a very unhealthy atmosphere .... - particularly amongst young males and I'm afraid I would support its demise for that reason..... It is not only the parade which is problem, but the 'tribal' excitement it creates in its wake." Classic, Official, Nu-Labour, blatant, anti-English racism?
Does it make your blood boil? It does mine!
The Race Relations Act 1976 provides remedies against Direct Discrimination, Indirect Discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation. If critical remarks are made violating your dignity, or are intimidating, hostile and offensive and are intended to make you feel uncomfortable, in asserting your Englishness, then they would be classic instances of “Harassment” as defined in Section 3A of the RRA.
If this local authority does not offer at least the same assistance to the parade as it has offered to other racial/national/ethnic groups, as defined under the RRA, then claims can be brought of Direct and/or Indirect Discrimination pursuant to Sections 1(1) (a) and 1A of the RRA.
It seems that the local authority and its councillors are ignoring the fact that Englishness has been (repeatedly) held by the courts to be a protected category under the RRA? (Ealing LBC – v – The Race Relations Board HL/PO/JU/4/3/1205 and BBC Scotland – v – Souster CofS 019/18(16)99. )
The courts have also provided guideline figures for the level of damages. In claims in the higher category, each instance should attract an award of over £25,000 for "hurt feelings"!
What can we all do? We urgently need a fighting fund to challenge this case and all others like it! If every member of our FB Cause spends just £1.50 by telephoning 0907 706 7060 then we will easily have the funds needed! So please call 0907 706 7060 as often as you can afford!
Also you can:-
1. Complain to Sandwell District Council - http://www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/contact-the-council/customer-services/complaints/
2. Complain about Ms Davies and her colleagues to the Standards Board for Councillors - http://www.standardsboard.gov.uk/Makingacomplaint/
3. Sue her, her colleagues and the Council. To do so either needs a) money; or b) legal costs insurance cover (eg in your household contents insurance); or c) qualifying for Legal Aid (if you think you do ring the Legal Services Commission for a list of solicitors who are "contracted".
Also, if we haven't already had them in full retreat by then, we can all congregate at Stone Cross on the Day http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=92803615073 and peacefully demonstrate our support for St George and England!
Robin Tilbrook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Tilbrook-Chairman-English-Democrats/33932349564
P.S. Whatever else you do please telephone 0907 706 7060 at least once!
posted by erc @ 1:46 am
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