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In leadup to G8 Conference, Indymedia server in the UK seized
06/30/2005
On Monday, June 27th, Indymedia Bristol's server was seized
by the police. An Indymedia volunter was also arrested during the raid.
Last week, police demanded access to the server to gain the IP details
of a posting. The alternative media outlet is receiving advice from
civil liberties organisations and the National Union of Journalists.
Before being legally forced to hand over the server, Indymedia Bristol stated:
"We do not intend to voluntarily hand over information to the police as
they have requested". A further statement from Bristol Indymedia
volunteers is expected soon.
This is the second time that law
enforcement authorities have attacked Indymedia servers in the UK in
the run up to a major event. Last October, just prior to the European Social Forum,
Indymedia servers in London were seized in an international law
enforcement operation - prompting a wave of protests and solidarity
statements from a wide range of organisations [report]. This time, events are unfolding one week before the G8 Summit begins in Scotland.
Commenting on the heavy-handed approach of the Bristol police, who
previously threatened that they 'may arrest somebody for obstructing
the course of justice', an Imc Uk volunteer said: "It's like using a
sledgehammer to crack a nut". An Imc technical volunteer added: "I do
not believe that there is any useful information that the police could
gain from the server seizure."
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