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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🪧 Heading to a protest and want to know how to keep yourself and others safe? 🫂 🚓 Heard about new police powers and want to learn about your rights?⚖️ 🗓️ Free in July on Mondays 13th, 20th or 27th at 6.30pm? 🤝 Join us for a Protest Know Your Rights! Sign up at greenandblackcross.org/events/

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🪧Summer is here and what better way to stay cool than to learn about your rights when at a protest?! 😎✊ 💡Join a free online Know Your Rights sessions in June to learn about your rights and ways to keep safe!💚 🗓️Thursdays 11th + 18th + 25th 📆 🌐Head to greenandblackcross.org/events to sign up!📋

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

‪🪧Heading to a protest? Unsure about your rights? ✊ Join a free online Know Your Rights sessions in May! Friday 8th + Mon 11th + Tuesday 26th May! 📆 Head to greenandblackcross.org/events to sign up, learn about yours rights, police powers, and what happens during an arrest or stop and search!

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📢 We have three more Know Your Rights trainings coming up in April! Planning on going on a protest soon? Ever witnessed a stop & search and not known what to do? Want to know whether you need to give your details if the police ask? Find out this & more by signing up: greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in March - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests! 🗓️ 9th & 19th March online - sign up at greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Heading to a protest in February? Head to one of our Know Your Rights trainings! Please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests! 🗓️ 20th & 26th Feb online - sign up at greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in February - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests! 🗓️ 10th & 26th Feb online - sign up with link 🗓️ 17th Feb - in Manchester 🔗 greenandblackcross.org/events

Graphic reading "Know your rights for protests. free online training. tuesday 10th february 18:30 to 20:30, thursday 26th february 18:30 - 20:30. register now greenandblackcross.org/events. in person training tuesday 17th february 18:00 - 20:00 room 2.218, university place, m13 9pl. what happens if i get arrested? what powers do the police have? what is a legal observer? why might i be stopped and searched? and lots more.

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

It's 2026! 🎉 What better resolution than to learn about your #righttoprotest ?! 📣 Head to greenandblackcross.org/events to sign up and learn about yours rights, police powers, and what happens during an arrest or stop and search! Thurs 15th + Mon 26th Jan! 📆

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Happy ACAB day 🖤 We end our #12DaysofACAB series with a significant ongoing court case: the Filton 24, many of whom have been on remand, pre-trial, for well over a year. For information on how you can show your solidarity and write to the prisoners see prisonersforpalestine.org/writing-to-p...

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

On the 12th day of ACAB, my true love gave to me... Uni students being criminally convicted following a uni occupation, for the first time in over a decade #12DaysofACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

On the 11th day of ACAB... case is thrown out of court for lack of evidence, after police spent £3 million to shut down climate camp #12DaysofACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like... the last protest know your rights training of the year!📣 Mon 15th Dec 6.30-8.30pm ➡️Sign up now! www.greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

10th day of ACAB... Trowland & Decker are convicted of statutory public nuisance following the PCSC act coming into force #12DaysofACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

On the 9th day of ACAB... over 30, mostly teens and 20 year olds, were given prison sentences following Bristol Kill the Bill protest which faced violent attacks from the police. Bristol Anarchist Black Cross have information on how you can write to the prisoners bristolabc.org #12DaysofACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

On the 8th day of ACAB... there was significant case law requiring courts to consider protest rights in their judgement #12DaysofACAB

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Netpol @netpol.org · 08/12/2025

On the eighth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "LOOK OUT FOR THE LEGAL OBSERVERS – they're there to monitor the police and support protesters" #12DaysOfACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 8: "LOOK OUT FOR THE LEGAL OBSERVERS – they're there to monitor the police and support protesters"

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

On the seventh day of ACAB... the court of appeal overturned prison sentences for anti-fracking protesters convicted of public nuisance, in 2018. ➡️ See our website for more info on public nuisance greenandblackcross.org/guides/laws/... #12DaysofACAB

$Grey background. Green border with darker green stars. GBC logo bottom right. Black text reading Court of appeal overturns anti-frackers' prison sentences for public nuisance Three anti-fracking protesters were sentenced to 15-16 months in prison for causing (common law) public nuisance, after spending days on top of lorries carrying drilling equipment to Cuadrilla's Preston New Road fracking site (in 2017). This was the first prison sentence for environmental protesters since 1932. The court of appeal concluded that immediate custodial sentences was excessive and, given that the three had already served 3 weeks in prison, the judge granted them conditional discharges for two years. As there were no sentencing guidelines, this case was used as guidance. In 2022, the government made public nuisance a statutory offence. See our website for more info on public nuisance. #12DaysOfACAB$

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Netpol @netpol.org · 07/12/2025

On the seventh day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "CARRY A BUST CARD – they have key advice and legal support numbers. Grab one from a legal observer or the @gbclegal.bsky.social website" greenandblackcross.org/guides/bustc... #12DaysOfACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 7: "CARRY A BUST CARD – they have key advice and legal support numbers. Grab one from a legal observer or the GBC website"

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

On the sixth day of ACAB... 15 protesters were charged with terrorism offences after successfully prevented a deportation flight. After 18 gruelling months these charges were finally dropped! #12DaysofACAB

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Netpol @netpol.org · 06/12/2025

On the sixth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "DON'T TALK TO THEM – Police Liaison Officers are there to gather information on you and your friends " #12DaysOfACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 6: DON'T TALK TO THEM – Police Liaison Officers are there to gather information on you and your friends

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Netpol @netpol.org · 06/12/2025

This kind of action is a great way to help others know there are intelligence gatherers hovering in our protests. You can download these placards created by @darrencullen.bsky.social here www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/policeprotes...

Protesters hold signs saying "don't talk to them" and "don't talk to 'blue bib' cops. They're here to gather intelligence on you and other protesters", as two "police liaison officers " look on nervously

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Netpol @netpol.org · 05/12/2025

Shout out to @samwalton.bsky.social

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Netpol @netpol.org · 05/12/2025

On the fifth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO CAUTION – a caution is a legal admission of guilt – it's an easy win for the police" #12DaysOfACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 5 – NO CAUTION – a caution is a legal admission of guilt – it's an easy win for the police
#12DaysOfACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On the 5th day of ACAB... we recall the times you could be acquitted for breaking into an airbase💥 ➡️ Check out our guide on criminal damage greenandblackcross.org/guides/laws/... #12DaysofACAB

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Netpol @netpol.org · 04/12/2025

On the fourth day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO DUTY SOLICITOR – use one of Netpol's recommended solicitors with protest experience" netpol.org/solicitors/ #12DaysOfACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 4: "NO DUTY SOLICITOR – use one of Netpol's recommended solicitors with protest experience".
#12DaysOfACAB

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Netpol @netpol.org · 03/12/2025

On the third day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "UNDER WHAT POWER? Challenge the police to give a legal justification for their actions" #12DaysOfACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 3: "UNDER WHAT POWER? Challenge the police to give a legal justification for their actions"

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Migrants' Rights Network @migrantsrights.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🔈 The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act finally passed. If it wasn't evident before, it's now crystal clear the Government prioritises punishment not protection of people seeking safety. Stay tuned for more analysis in our upcoming Hostile Office Weekly newsletter.

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act has finally passed after gaining Royal Assent on Tuesday.

The Act overhauls immigration policy by implementing a counter-terror approach for the first time. It uses the premise of tackling intermediaries (who the Government calls “smuggling gangs”) to enact further violence against migrants, focused on those who have no other choice to seek safety besides moving along criminalised routes, including making the dangerous crossing the Channel.

There are deeply worrying concerns around the Act steadily cutting off routes to claim asylum. It also criminalises migrant solidarity in this situation, drawing on powers in the Terrorism Act 2000, by severely limiting permitted forms of assistance.

There are also clauses that expand powers to seize and search migrants’ mobile devices, which means that Border Security officers will be able to search children’s mouths for SIM cards or other small electronic devices.

People can also be asked to remove outer pieces of clothing to be examined. This measure in the new law works to legalise the Home Office’s policy of blanket seizures of devices belonging to people who crossed the Channel in small boats, which was found unlawful in 2022.

The new law clearly shows that the Government prioritises punishing people seeking safety over protecting them.

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Excited for this training next week!!

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Netpol @netpol.org · 02/12/2025

On the second day of ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO PERSONAL DETAILS. You don't have to give your details under any stop and search power, so don't" #12DaysofACAB

The 12 Days of ACAB, Day 2 – NO PERSONAL DETAILS. You don't have to give your details under any stop and search power, so don't" #12DaysofACAB

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Netpol @netpol.org · 02/12/2025

Follow #12DaysOfACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

ACAB day (13/12) is nearly upon us! And it's time to celebrate the 12 days of #ACAB🎉 Each day we'll be sharing a significant protest court case from the past, with some useful resources and important facts... #12DaysOfACAB

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Netpol @netpol.org · 01/12/2025

In the run up to Netpol's winter fundraiser on 13/12 #ACABDay, we'll be celebrating the 12 days of #ACAB! Every day we're sharing a key piece of Know Your Rights information for protest movements and political organisers. Beause all we want for Christmas is... an end to police repression.

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Netpol @netpol.org · 01/12/2025

On the first day of #ACAB, my true love said to me... "NO COMMENT - you don't need to answer police questions, so don't." #12DaysofACAB

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

legal rights training tomorrow! ⚠️ we're having temporary tech issues with the registration form. if you've not been able to register yet, please email gbctrainings[at]protonmail.com

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Have you used a lawyer for a protest legal case? The list of recommended protest solicitors is based on the pooled experience of many activists over many years✊⚖️ 📨 Email solicitors-list[at]netpol.org with feedback/ recommendations, to help keep the list up to date @netpol.org @libertyhq.bsky.social

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Don't forget to sign up for our protest legal rights training this monday ! www.greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We're celebrating our 15th birthday!🎉🎂 We'd love to hear memories of how GBC has supported the movement over the years💚 Help sustain us for the years to come: www.greenandblackcross.org/donate 🖤

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in November - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests! Link in bio to register

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Missed this week's training? Join us on Monday! Register now: www.greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The more they try to silence us the louder we will be!! No matter how much the media and state try to intimidate and suppress us - we have rights! Join us for a 101 training on your legal rights at protests. 📅 Tues 14th or Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30 ➡️ Register NOW: www.greenandblackcross.org/events

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Getting ready to protest against Donald Trump coming to the UK? We are anticipating a big, safe & peaceful demonstration! But, as always, we will look out for one another & keep each other safe! So know your rights💪 Graphics & info from @gbclegal.bsky.social 🙏🙏

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

There's still time to sign up! www.greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Do you know the five key messages?✅ What to do if you're arrested or witness an arrest?✅ What some common protest offences are?✅ ❌ Answered no to any of these? Join us online 6.30-8.30pm for a know your rights training Register at www.greenandblackcross.org/events

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Today is a busy day for protests! Here’s our key advice if you’re arrested: 🤫 NO COMMENT is the #1 rule! For ‘friendly chats’, in the van or in an interview just remember NO COMMENT (unless advised by a recommended solicitor to make a written statement) NB - advice applicable in england & wales

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

No space is safe from the police 🐷 ! Be prepared for raids by knowing your rights 🚨 React Authorisation Identify Departure Search record For more info visit netpol.org/2014/06/12/p...

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React. Turning devices completely off after use makes them harder for anyone else to access. Be a ware that destroying documents or deleting digital data could be perverting the course of justice and obstructing a police officer.
Authorisation. Check that any warrant is signed and dated in the past, and that the address is correct. If the police are entering without a warrant, check
what power authorises them to do so.
Identify police shoulder or warrant numbers and the items they seize (write a list!). Ensure you ask for a receipt and keep it safe. You may not get your stuff back but this gives you the best chance.
Departure. You or others may be leaving the premises in the back of a police van. Make sure any arrestees have a Bustcard and call the protest support line.
Search Record. Make sure you get a copy, and find out the contact details of the officer who can authorise return of items (the officer may not be present). You can also film the search as long as it doesn't obstruct the police.
More info: netpol.org/2014/06/12/police-raids/

No space is safe from the police
Police officers can force entry into premises without a warrant where they have reasonable grounds to believe that someone who has committed an indictable (serious) offence is inside in order to arrest them and seize evidence (section 17 PACE Act).

Upon arresting someone for an indictable offence, police can search the premises the arrestee was or had control over, if it’s reasonably required to obtain evidence (section 32 PACE).

Whilst someone is arrested for an indictable offence, the police can search premises an arrestee had some control over, if they have reasonable grounds to believe there is evidence. Usually this will be authorised by a senior officer (section 18 PACE).

Finally, they can enter if they have a signed warrant (Section 8 PACE) or if you give them consent (PACE code B).

*PACE is an ACT which governs search, seizure and arrest

Raids of a shared house
If you live in rented accommodation the police should not search the premises solely on the basis of your landlord’s consent. However, they can seek consent from someone who is on entitled to grant entry, such as a housemate or family member.

If they have come to arrest you, are conducting a search after your arrest, or have a warrant, they do not require consent.

They are only permitted to search areas that are reasonably required to find any evidence, unless further consent is given. This generally means a person’s room and communal spaces, however recently we’ve seen police searching everywhere including housemates’ rooms.

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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Going on a #protest? 🪧 Not sure about your #rights or what the law says? ⚖️ We have three training dates for you this month! GBC Know Your Rights training: Wednesday 9th 6.30-8.30pm Thursday 17th 6.30-8.30pm Wednesday 30th 6.30-8.30pm Sign up here: greenandblackcross.org/events/

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