Harassment and punishment of Operation 8 defendants continues

Despite significant relaxation of bail conditions for the 18 people facing charges resulting from the nation-wide state terror raids of October 15th, 2007, the crown continues to harass and punish defendants.

Major bail victories for Operation 8 accused!

All 18 defendants in the "state terror case" had to enter a plea at the High Court in Auckland this morning. The hearing started at 9am with supporters holding banners and handing out fliers outside court.

All defendants entered a 'NOT GUILTY' plea on all charges. Some of the defendants entered the plea themselves (some in Te Reo Maori) while others were represented by defence lawyers.

Solidarity picket

Time: 
15/05/2009 08:30 - 09:30
8:30am - 9:30am outside Auckland High Court

May legal update

Defendants in the Operation 8 case have been summoned back to the Auckland High Court next Friday, May 15th at 9am. At this hearing, defendants will be required to enter a plea. Changes to bail conditions for the accused will also be argued on that day.

Tuhoe, Te Urewera & Treaty Settlements: An Update

In a flurry of recent activity, the Crown has released a Waitangi Tribunal preliminary report damning historic ill treatment of Te Urewera’s Tuhoe people and convened a Hui ostensibly for the purpose of expediting the treaty settlement process.

Issue #12 of the Solidarity newsletter out now!

Issue #12 of the October 15th Solidarity newsletter is available on-line now. Check it out now:

Crown continues Operation 8 terror

The 18 defendants arrested in the state terror raids of 15 October 2007 will be back in Auckland for court this week. A hearing is set down for 25/26 March in the High Court to determine if proceedings will be moved there or remain in the District Court.

Newsletter #11 out now

The March issue of the October 15th Solidarity newsletter is out now. Articles include:

  • Digging dirt for the filth: an examination of informant information in Operation 8 and around the world
  • The Rich get richer..the poor get prison: an expose of National's criminalising agenda
  • No 2010 Olympics on stolen native land! A solidarity statement from the Olympic Resistance Network based in Vancouver
  • The terror laws have got to go! The recommendations around the world say terrorism laws are a disaster
  • Support the resistance: upcoming events to feed your revolutionary spirit

Anti-terror laws must go!

A report from international jurists has condemned so-called 'anti-terrorism' laws saying they undermine human rights. After a three-year global study, the International Commission of Jurists said many states used the public's fear of terrorism to introduce such measures. It concluded that many measures introduced to fight terrorism were illegal and counter-productive.

Radical craft revolution in Wellington

Freedom fighter and radical cross-stitcher Rayna Fahey of the Melbourne Revolutionary Craft Circle will give a talk about radical craft. Crafting items and yummy baked goods will be on hand for sale to raise money for the October 15th Solidarity fund. 

Tuesday, 17 February at 7:30pm Venue: New Crossways, 4 Roxburgh St, Level 1, Mt Vic, Wellington 

Entry by koha. If you have items to donate for the crafting/bake sale, please bring them along on the night or email info@october15thsolidarity.info

Syndicate content