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Public Protest, the Law & You: A free public workshop

Hosted by the UTS Community Law Centre (UTS CLC), with the Environmental
Defender’s Office and the NSW Legal Aid Commission.

Description:

This is a free practical workshop about legal issues confronting people involved in public protest.

This workshop is of particular relevance for those wanting to be informed about the rights and obligations concerning public protests.

All participants will receive a free advance copy of the EDO publication Community Protest and the Law: A Handbook for Campaigners in NSW (forthcoming). Fact sheets by the UTS CLC will also be available.

The workshop will include discussion of:
* Common criminal charges
* Police powers and responsibilities
* Arrest, detention and bail
* Getting legal advice and preparing for court
* Civil liability for defamation and interfering with business activities

Light refreshments will be provided following the workshop.

Date: 14 June 2006
6:00PM-7.30PM

Location:
Building 5 Level 1
University of Technology Sydney.

All welcome

About the Organisers:

The UTS CLC provides a free legal service for all UTS Staff and Students and is committed to community based legal research, law reform and policy development.

The Environmental Defender’s Office (EDO) is a community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law.

The NSW Legal Aid Commission (LAC) is the state government agency responsible for providing legal aid and assistance to disadvantaged people in New South Wales.