SMASH SECTION 44! JOIN THE PROTEST IN YOUR AREA NOW!
The network has been instrumental in highlighting the abuse of civil rights through the use of the now illegal legislation known as Section 44. Resistance against Section 44 has been intensified throughout the six counties.
We call upon all nationalists, republicans and persons concerned about the erosion of basic civil liberties to join in protests, postering and other activities which will be taking place over the coming months in towns and villages. New banners have been erected throughout Ardoyne and New Lodge by our local cumann.
Above, Ardoyne youth walking past the new R.N.U. banner.
JOIN THE NETWORK - NOW! AND HELP REBUILD THE REPUBLICAN STRUGGLE AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.
Latest New Lodge R.N.U. banner
Section 44 powers have been declared illegal by the European Court of Human Rights!
IF YOU ARE STOPPED UNDER SECTION 44 CONTACT A SOLICITOR IMMEDIATELY.
Over the last 12 months republicans and nationalists throughout the six counties have experienced an unprecedented level of harassment and intimidation
through the operation of Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 . Between 1 July and 30 Sept 2009 10,265 stop and searches were carried out under section 44. That compares to 1,657 in the same period in 2008!
The network has consistently challenged these searches which we deemed to be nothing other than political policing, aimed at stopping legal and
legitimate political dissent. Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the powers used by the police are in fact illegal and
breach Article 8 (right to respect for private and family) of the European Convention on Human Rights.The decision has been appealed to the Grand Chamber of
the ECHR. However, every person stopped should now report the incident to a solicitor. It is important that this message is sent to all groups. It is very
unlikely that the Grand Chamber will uphold the British governments appeal in any form, so if you are stopped under this illegal legislation report it!