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Oh I wish I could be there: “#Quakers are organising a #MeetingForWorship outside #NewScotlandYard” I feel very strongly about the sanctity of honest religious places.
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Quakers in Britain will be holding a Meeting for Worship outside police headquarters New Scotland Yard London today 12 noon till 1pm, to uphold our worshipping community and support all who speak up for truth and integrity in the face of increasing state oppression.
And outside Bangor police station, in Gwynedd. Tu allan i orsaf heddlu Bangor, hefyd.
#quakers #bym #quaker #crynwyr
https://www.quaker.org.uk/events/scotland-yard-meeting-for-worship
QuakersScotland Yard Meeting for WorshipA silent Meeting for Worship outside New Scotland Yard to uphold our worshipping community and support all who speak up for truth and integrity in the face of increasing state oppression.
"The standard ministerial line is that any historic act of struggle was noble and necessary – but modern equivalents are the preserve of malcontents and malefactors who deserve a good truncheon or tasering.’
James Butler on protest.
LRB Blog · James Butler | As the Met bruised inLast Thursday evening, more than twenty Metropolitan police officers – some armed with tasers – broke down the doors...
In response to the police raid on #WestminsterMeetingHouse, #Quakers are organising a #MeetingForWorship outside New Scotland Yard on Thursday. People of all faiths and none welcome.
https://mailchi.mp/d312ad2f1001/quaker-faith-in-action-october-16511620?e=6ffe430c3f
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“Peace-loving Quakers under state attack”
by Another Angry Voice on Substack
“The [London Metropolitan] police raid on #Westminster Quaker Meeting House violated the principle of religious sanctuary and evoked the brutal state persecution of Quakerism in the past”
Another Angry Voice · Peace-loving Quakers under state attack
"It’s kind of baffling but also affirming that the police believe a bunch of young people taking actions like this are worth the sort of resources they are devoting to these raids.”
#YouthDemand #GazaProtest #Gaza #MetPol #London #Quakers
Youth Demand says more protesters have signed up since Quaker house raid | UK news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/30/youth-demand-says-more-protesters-have-signed-up-since-quaker-house-raid?CMP=firstedition_email
The Guardian · Youth Demand says more protesters have signed up since Quaker house raid
Oh look! Total #pacifists #terrorists raided and ARRESTED b/c @palestine
"Quakers in Britain are reeling from what they say is an unheard-of violation of one of their places of worship by police officers who forced their way into a meeting house...
“No one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory,” -Paul Parker, recording clerk for Quakers #UK
"#London Police Arrest #Gaza Protest Planners at #Quakers House"
Paywall: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/world/europe/london-quaker-arrests-gaza.html
None: https://archive.ph/sNIuQ
The New York Times · London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
#Quakers condemn arrests of #activists at meeting house
March 30, 2025
"The arrests of six female supporters of activist group #YouthDemand at a Quaker meeting house have been condemned by the faith group.
"Quakers in #Britain said the arrests were the first at a meeting house and 'an aggressive violation'.
"The Metropolitan Police said six people were arrested on Thursday evening at the Westminster Meeting House on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a #PublicNuisance.
"The force said it came amid concerns there were plans to 'shut down' London during April using tactics such as road blocks.
"Youth Demand said more than 30 officers were involved with making the arrests.
"Paul Parker, of Quakers in Britain, said he could not recall anyone being arrested at a Quaker meeting house in living memory.
"'The forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society #CriminalisesProtest.
"'#FreedomOfSpeech, assembly, and fair trials are an essential part of free public debate which underpins #democracy,' he said.
"Police said a further five arrests for the same offence were made on Friday - four at addresses in #London and one in #Exeter.
"Youth Demand, which is not affiliated with the Quakers, said the meeting was 'an opportunity to share plans for non-violent #CivilResistance actions' due to take place in April.
"The group claimed a number of houses were also raided on Thursday and Friday as part of the operation.
"Quakers in Britain said: 'Quakers support the right to non-violent public protest, acting themselves from a deep moral imperative to stand up against #injustice and for our planet.
"'Many have taken non-violent direct action over the centuries from the abolition of #slavery to women's #suffrage and prison reform.'
"The Met said the force understood the importance of the right to protest but added that Youth Demand had stated an intention to 'shut down' London in April.
"'We have a responsibility to intervene to prevent activity that crosses the line from protest into serious disruption and other criminality,' a spokesman said.
"On Thursday, officers raided a Youth Demand planning meeting where those in attendance were plotting their April action.
"Six people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.
"A further five arrests for the same offence were made on Friday, 28 March. Four of the arrests were at addresses in London and one in Exeter.
'Policing priorities'
"Out of the 11 people arrested, 10 have been released on bail and one will face no further action.
"Asked about the matter on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: 'I have made clear to the police this government's priorities for policing are reducing serious violence... and bringing back neighbourhood policing, those crimes in town centres like shoplifting.'
"Youth Demand, which describes itself as a 'new youth resistance campaign fighting for an end to #genocide', began carrying out acts of #CivilDisobedience last year.
"Its demands of the government include stopping all trade with #Israel and raising money from 'the #SuperRich and #Fossilfuel #elite' to pay damages for the effects of fossil fuel burning."
Read more:
https://bbc.com/news/articles/cj3x5j6g30ro
#UKPol #ThoughtCrime #CriminalizingDissent #CriminalizingActivism #PublicNuisanceLaws #Article20 #2023PublicOrderAct #Resistance #UKResistance #ProtectMotherEarth #FreePalestine #IsraeliWarCrimes
bbc.comQuakers condemn arrests of Youth Demand activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".
When you've upset the Quakers have a good long hard look at yourself
Sky · 'Ridiculously heavy-handed' Metropolitan Police criticised after raid on Quaker meeting house to arrest protesters
Only 4 days late BBC - Quakers condemn arrests of activists at meeting house
BBC NewsQuakers condemn arrests of Youth Demand activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".
The Met Police achieve a Streisland win - finally being reported by the MSM. They must be so proud. Pratts.
More than 20 Metropolitan Police officers broke down the front door of a Quaker meeting house to arrest six women who had met to discuss climate change and Gaza.
None have been charged - but the message iOS clear. Under Labour dissent is BAD.
A friend shared this with me about Quakerism and whether transphobia should be tolerated https://jollyquaker.com/2025/03/27/not-all-words-are-good-words-quakers-in-britain-and-anti-trans-debate/ #Trans #Quakers #TransRights
Jolly Quaker · Not all words are good words: Quakers in Britain and anti-trans ‘debate’Welcome, support, acknowledgment and affirmation of trans people cannot coexist with continuing ‘debate and dialogue’ on the legitimacy of trans identities. Many cis Quakers have much to discover a…
Finally the Quaker abuse is being reported in the Guardian
The Guardian · Met raids Quaker meeting house and arrests six women at Youth Demand talk
Tx @Jyoti for posting: “This aggressive violation of our place of worship and the forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society criminalises protest." #Quakers #UKPol #Religion cc: @martin @friendsjournal https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-condemn-police-raid-on-westminster-meeting-house
QuakersQuakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting HousePolice broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
#Quakers condemn #police raid on Westminster Meeting House https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-condemn-police-raid-on-westminster-meeting-house
QuakersQuakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting HousePolice broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
Paul Parker, recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, said: “No-one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory.
“This aggressive violation of our place of worship and the forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society criminalises protest.
“Freedom of speech, assembly, and fair trials are an essential part of free public debate which underpins democracy."
QuakersQuakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting HousePolice broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
"Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza..."
QuakersQuakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting HousePolice broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
#Quakers say London police arrested six people at meeting on #climatechange, #Gaza - https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/28/europe/quakers-arrests-london-intl-latam/index.html what on earth is happening here? why did the police do this? outrageous bullying
CNN · Quakers say London police arrested six people at meeting on climate change, Gaza
The thing about #Quakers, &I should know because I am one, is that from the outside we look pretty soft and easy to intimidate. Most of us are delicate, silver haired elderly ladies or gender diverse young people wearing shapeless clothes made of hemp. We spend endless meetings reaching consensus on decolonising the names of roles in our Meetings. But once a Quaker is finally convinced of the moral course of action there is absolutely nothing that will sway them from it.
QuakersQuakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting HousePolice broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
