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 March 2008 ISSUE
JUSTICE AND PEACE SCOTLAND
Update and Campaign News March 2008
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CLIMATE CHANGE BILL WEEK OF ACTION
Sunday 30 March to Saturday 5 April
In the run up to the Climate Change Bill being voted in spring 2008, hundreds of events will be taking place the length and breadth of the country where you can do your bit to stop climate chaos. To find out what is happening near you visit http://www.icount.org.uk/get_involved/ for more general information on Stop Climate Chaos Scotland visit http://www.stopclimatechaosscotland.org/
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LAUNCH OF THE NEW CAMCORDER GUERILLAS FILM 'DEADLY CARGO' - Tracking the nuclear warhead convoy. Saturday 29 March 12.30 -2 pm. Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose St, Glasgow. Free entry. The film screening will be followed by guest speakers and a Q and A session.
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UK'S ASYLUM SYSTEM INHUMANE AND OPPRESSIVE, REPORT BY THE INDEPENDENT ASYLUM COMMISSION': THE FINAL VERDICT ON BRITAIN'S ASYLUM POLICY The most comprehensive examination of the UK's asylum system ever conducted has found it "marred by inhumanity" and "not yet fit for purpose". The report, published by the Independent Asylum Commission, is a damning indictment of the Home Office's failure to deal fairly with those applying for sanctuary in this country.
The commission found that Britain's treatment of asylum-seekers "falls seriously below the standards to be expected of a humane and civilised society". Its interim report will be delivered to the Home Office today by a delegation of asylum-seekers.
Full story: By Emily Dugan, The Independent, Thursday, 27 March 2008 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/inhumane-and-oppressive-the-final-verdict-on-britains-asylum-policy-801219.html
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WAKE UP WORLD! ZIMBABWE IS DYING! Zimbabwe Vigil Coalition.
Vigil Zimbabwe is protesting fortnightly on Saturdays starting from 29th March 2008 at Argyle Street Precinct, Glasgow, from 1400hrs - 1800hrs. They are gathering for the protest against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe. Details from Ancilla 07770291150 or Patrick 07990724137. Scotland-Zimbabwe Group. Ancilla is from WOZA (Women of Zimbabwe Arise).
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RESUMPTION OF REMOVALS TO ZIMBABWE!
During March Zimbabwean's recently refused asylum, have received letters from the Boarder and Immigration Agency (BIA), saying that BIA, "is expecting shortly to be able to enforce returns to Zimbabwe". Most of the recipients of these letter are living in the North east/west of England. Also Zimbabweans with refugee status have received letters asking them if they would like to leave the UK voluntarily for a cash incentive. Sign the Downing Street petition ‘No resumption of removals to Zimbabwe’ http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/ZimbabweHSruling/
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LABOUR BEHIND THE LABEL’S NEW CAMPAIGN: Decent work for home workers in the footwear industry. ‘Who Foots the Bill?’ The campaign highlights working conditions for home workers sewing leather shoes for some of Britain's most well known stores. To take action, click on the link below. http://www.labourbehindthelabel.org/do/action/styloclarks
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HEAT OR EAT?
Women's Experience of Poverty in Scotland 2008, new qualitative research by The Poverty Alliance. Check it out at http://www.povertyalliance.org/html/publications/publications/publications.asp
For a hard back copy please contact Rachel Jury: rachel.jury@povertyalliance.org
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EVENTS DIARY
Sunday 30 March to Saturday 5 April:
Climate Change Bill Week of Action http://www.icount.org.uk/get_involved/
Monday 7 April:
World Health Day http://www.who.int/world-health-day/en/
Tuesday 22 April:
International Earth Day http://www.earthsite.org/
Saturday 26 April: Bishop Gerardi murdered in Guatemala 1998 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Jos%C3%A9_Gerardi
Saturday 3 May
World Press Freedom Day http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/press/
Wednesday 7 May BAE AGM
Highlighting the significance of 2008, this year's meeting provides a great opportunity to pursue BAE further, especially surrounding February's judicial review over their Saudi arms deals. The day will provide exciting events both inside, with our token shareholders submitting several questions, along with an outside protest. For more information contact Emma Longstaff at emma@caat.org.uk
Tuesday 13 May:
International Conscientious Objectors Day http://www.wri-irg.org/co/icodhist.htm
Friday 16 May: World Debt Day
10th Anniversary of Human chain in Birmingham to cancel Third World Debt. http://www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/
See also Jubilee Scotland http://www.jubileescotland.org.uk/
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