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Demonstration Stop the Spread of Guantanamitis

With the new legal year beginning today and the "old Bush laws" still in operation, we have a real chance to stand up against the continuous breaches and violations of international law that are infecting governments around the world. The Islington and Hackney Amnesty Group are holding a demonstration on behalf of the 223 Guantanamo detainees to show that much still needs to be done to free them from illegal detention and that we need to stop "Guantanamo-style" detention centres spreading across the world. There will be banners with the names of all the remaining detainees held in solidarity on the day. The demo will be opened by singer Sarah Gillespie and saxophonist Gilat Atzmon followed by speeches by lawyers, human rights campaigners and journalists on Guantanamo Bay and the far-reaching influence that it has had on national and international law. So join me and let’s try and stop the spread of Guantanamitis. / Sophie Khan
where
Parliament Square, Westminster



when
1pm - 4pm

how much
free