THE Southall show trials started last Monday. The main trial, Clarence Baker of postponed till later on and a few defendents were fined. But the two hundred pickets outside made sure that their voice was heard inside the court.
The picket was attended by a number of groups. were visible: Ford Langley Stewards Committee, Council, RAR, Blair Peach Memorial Fund, Harlesden Group, ANL and others.
Support Southall itself was Indian Workers Association is busy with internal electioneering and the Southall Youth Movement is opposed to picketing the courts.
The trials will be throughout the needs money and support. Build local meetings in support of Southall and the Defence Fund. organised by the Nottincham and Luton, raised for the Defence Fund.
that Misty, was Many banners Shop Barnet Trades Asian Womens picket from limited continuing Southall At two meetings ANL recently in £80 was outside the courts. On 23 April the police rioted in Southall. Blair Peach was killed, dozens of brothers and sisters were wounded. 342 people, predominantly black workers, were charged. Some have already been sentenced, but the majority will face show trials from 10 September onwards. Regular picketing is being organised You can raise the plight of the 342 in your trade union branch or trades council. You can donate money.
For further details ring: Parita Trivedy [01-574 1325]
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