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Upcoming deadline for potential G20-related legal action

Reminder: if you have a potential claim or legal action against the police arising out of the G20, there is a two year statute of limitations period which is quickly approaching. Generally speaking, any legal claims must be initiated within two years of the date upon which the acts complained of took place, otherwise the claim may be out of time. We also write to let you know that we may have documentation and/or witnesses to assist you with your claim. If you are bringing a claim against police or other state agents arising out… Read More »Upcoming deadline for potential G20-related legal action

A Statement of Support for G20 Defendants from the Movement Defence Committee (MDC)

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We write to express our ongoing support and solidarity for the G20 defendants. We support the decision of the G20 defendants to enter into a plea agreement with the Crown. We also wish to express our deep sadness and dismay that key community organizers will be serving potentially lengthy jail sentences. As lawyers, law students and legal workers who work with and support social movements, we recognize that there may be limited opportunities for victories before the courts. Both historically and in the present, the legal system, including criminal charges against activists, have often been… Read More »A Statement of Support for G20 Defendants from the Movement Defence Committee (MDC)

Legal Support for Occupy Toronto

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The MDC is providing legal support on an ongiong basis for Occupy Toronto. If you’ve been ARRESTED at Occupy Toronto or have witnessed an ARREST, please call 416-833-6137 or TTY: 416-619-0422. If you receive a TICKET during Occupy Toronto, folow the instructions on the back of the tickets and choose the TRIAL OPTION. Feel free to send us an e-mail using the Contact Us page to report your ticket. If there is sufficient interest we will conduct a workshop on how to fight your ticket. Stay tuned for for updates on continuing Legal Support.

Information for Parents during the G20 Convergence in Toronto

Bringing your child to an event/action can be a positive experience for both you and your child, as a first example (or a reminder) of the value of and possibilities for collective action. There are, however, particular concerns about bringing your child to an event/action. It may be that police will target parents with children, especially at high-risk actions. Although this is VERY UNLIKELY, you might want to be prepared. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED AT AN EVENT/ACTION WITH YOUR CHILD If you are arrested at an event while you are with your child, the police… Read More »Information for Parents during the G20 Convergence in Toronto

Legal and Border Info for US Visitors (WRT the G20)

The following is for informational purposes only. This is NOT legal advice. An Invitation The G8 (Group of 8) and G20 (Group of 20) leaders are meeting in Ontario from June 25-27, 2010. Toronto-based communities and organizations of women, people of colour, indigenous peoples, the poor, the working class, queer and trans people and disabled people are organizing a people’s convergence of actions, marches, workshops and meetings in Toronto at that time. The G8 and G20 are meeting to make decisions that will result in more exploitation of people and the environment. These summits will… Read More »Legal and Border Info for US Visitors (WRT the G20)