There will be another Peaceful Protest Picnic starting at 12 noon, this Sunday 21st August 2005 in Parliament Square, to protest against the iniquitous restrictions on protests without prior written permission.
All demonstrations and protests, even by a single person, no matter what the cause or politics, are affected by this disproportionate legislation.
For the technically proficient, there is now a WiKi which has been set up which people can edit or post to (no registration or password required):
http://www1.atwiki.com/picnic/
Hopefully this event will not have to become a regular one, and the Government will see sense and repeal this stupid law, before it is forced to do so by a legal challenge under the Human Rights Act.
The "Parliament Square 10" , are , in fact now the Parliament Square 11, as Chris Coverdale was arrested last Sunday.
Last Sunday was a beautiful sunny day. There was no traffic in Parliament Square. There were frisbees, and passing WW2 veterans. A large number of protesting bikers drove through with police escort. Here is an historical reference that might be obliquely relevant
http://earlystuartlibels.net/htdocs/parliament_fart_section/C1i.html
Cheers
thanks so for the publicity for the Sunday event.. also, request that u amend this section of commentary: in contrast to yr report the wiki site referred to requires no technical proficiency to update - just click on edit page and go from there. no passwords or registration required - it couldn't be easier. press release to follow later today. cheers!