Howard wrote:
> Reposted from here:
> http://forums.enturbulation.org/15-breaking-news/i-got-court-summons-protest-13461/
>
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> "Hello Enturb, I'm sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this in,
> I haven't used it much.
>
> Anyway, I suppose I'd better fill in what happened for those who
> don't know.
>
> I brought a sign to the May 10th protest that said: "Scientology is
> not a religion, it is a dangerous cult".
>
> Within 5 minutes of arriving at QVS, I was told by a member of the
> police that I was not allowed to use 'that word', and that the final
> decision would be made by the Inspector.
>
> At around 11:15, while on the high ground of QVS, I was approached
> by these happy fellows: YouTube - Anonymous Protests Scientology -
> London - May 10th2008 (:40)
>
> I was read the Section 5 Public Order Act of 1986, and was told I
> was strongly advised to remove the sign. You can see my response in
> the video, as I read out Justice Latey's statement about the Cult of
> Scientology. I was given until 11:30 to remove the sign.
>
> At around 12:05 the police caught up with me, I was given a Court
> Summons and my details were taken down. Videos will surface. My sign
> was removed:
> http://www.britchan.org/i/src/12104398347.jpg
>
> The reason I'm posting this is because I intend to fight this. I
> need your help, Enturbulation. I need precedents, legal advice,
> definitions and defences. I intend to make a big folder with all the
> defence you can give me, and in case this does get through to court,
> I will be well prepared.
>
> Also, what's the likelihood I'll need a lawyer? If I do have to get
> one, it'll have to come out of my pocket money..."
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>
> Thoughts anyone?
>
> Howard
If it hinges on the definition of cult then you should get off, since
scientology meets all the dictionary definition requirements by my
reckoning.
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