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Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · Jan 25
Who are we? 🤔
✅ We are an independent grassroots group supporting social & environmental struggles in England & Wales.
✅ We are completely volunteer-run. We do this because we are also part of the struggle, not because it is our job. (1/12)
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Have you used a lawyer for a protest legal case? The list of recommended protest solicitors is based on the pooled experience of many activists over many years✊⚖️

📨 Email solicitors-list[at]netpol.org with feedback/ recommendations, to help keep the list up to date
@netpol.org @libertyhq.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Don't forget to sign up for our protest legal rights training this monday !
www.greenandblackcross.org/events
meme with text reading the world if everyone attends a know your rights training, and a scifi image of the future with pristine grass and futuristic buildings
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Have you used a lawyer for a protest legal case? The list of recommended protest solicitors is based on the pooled experience of many activists over many years✊⚖️

📨 Email solicitors-list[at]netpol.org with feedback/ recommendations, to help keep the list up to date
@netpol.org @libertyhq.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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We're celebrating our 15th birthday!🎉🎂
We'd love to hear memories of how GBC has supported the movement over the years💚

Help sustain us for the years to come: www.greenandblackcross.org/donate 🖤
15 years of solidarity It's our 15th birthday! GBC was founded in November 2010 to provide legal support for protests against the government’s wave of massive spending cuts. Since then we have supported thousands of people in their struggles for justice and liberation. We could not have done this without support from the movement. Help sustain our future work! www.greenandblackcross.org/donate green balloons, some with gbc logo inside. grey background. brown and black text
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
We've got more know your rights trainings coming up in November - please share & come along if you want to stay safer at protests!

Link in bio to register
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Thurs 6th Nov 18.30-20.30 Fri 14th Nov 18.30-20.30 Mon 24th Nov 19.00-21.00 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Missed this week's training? Join us on Monday!
Register now: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
gbclegal.bsky.social Green & Black Cross @gbclegal.bsky.social · Oct 9
The more they try to silence us the louder we will be!! No matter how much the media and state try to intimidate and suppress us - we have rights! Join us for a 101 training on your legal rights at protests.

📅 Tues 14th or Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30

➡️ Register NOW: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Tues 14th Oct 18.30-20.30 Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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The more they try to silence us the louder we will be!! No matter how much the media and state try to intimidate and suppress us - we have rights! Join us for a 101 training on your legal rights at protests.

📅 Tues 14th or Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30

➡️ Register NOW: www.greenandblackcross.org/events
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Tues 14th Oct 18.30-20.30 Mon 20th Oct 18.30-20.30 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events Can’t make the training? Check out the website for resources What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. brown background.
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Getting ready to protest against Donald Trump coming to the UK?

We are anticipating a big, safe & peaceful demonstration!

But, as always, we will look out for one another & keep each other safe!
So know your rights💪

Graphics & info from @gbclegal.bsky.social 🙏🙏
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September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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There's still time to sign up!
www.greenandblackcross.org/events
the world if everyone attends know your rights training. sci-fi image of the future with clean grass and futeristic buildings
August 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Do you know the five key messages?✅ What to do if you're arrested or witness an arrest?✅ What some common protest offences are?✅

❌ Answered no to any of these? Join us online 6.30-8.30pm for a know your rights training

Register at www.greenandblackcross.org/events
Trainings Schedule | Green and Black Cross
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August 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Today is a busy day for protests! Here’s our key advice if you’re arrested:

🤫 NO COMMENT is the #1 rule! For ‘friendly chats’, in the van or in an interview just remember NO COMMENT (unless advised by a recommended solicitor to make a written statement)

NB - advice applicable in england & wales
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August 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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No space is safe from the police 🐷 ! Be prepared for raids by knowing your rights 🚨

React
Authorisation
Identify
Departure
Search record

For more info visit netpol.org/2014/06/12/p...
Green background. White text. Light green chains as a border Ready for raids React. Turning devices completely off after use makes them harder for anyone else to access. Be a ware that destroying documents or deleting digital data could be perverting the course of justice and obstructing a police officer. Authorisation. Check that any warrant is signed and dated in the past, and that the address is correct. If the police are entering without a warrant, check what power authorises them to do so. Identify police shoulder or warrant numbers and the items they seize (write a list!). Ensure you ask for a receipt and keep it safe. You may not get your stuff back but this gives you the best chance. Departure. You or others may be leaving the premises in the back of a police van. Make sure any arrestees have a Bustcard and call the protest support line. Search Record. Make sure you get a copy, and find out the contact details of the officer who can authorise return of items (the officer may not be present). You can also film the search as long as it doesn't obstruct the police. More info: netpol.org/2014/06/12/police-raids/ No space is safe from the police Police officers can force entry into premises without a warrant where they have reasonable grounds to believe that someone who has committed an indictable (serious) offence is inside in order to arrest them and seize evidence (section 17 PACE Act). Upon arresting someone for an indictable offence, police can search the premises the arrestee was or had control over, if it’s reasonably required to obtain evidence (section 32 PACE). Whilst someone is arrested for an indictable offence, the police can search premises an arrestee had some control over, if they have reasonable grounds to believe there is evidence. Usually this will be authorised by a senior officer (section 18 PACE). Finally, they can enter if they have a signed warrant (Section 8 PACE) or if you give them consent (PACE code B). *PACE is an ACT which governs search, seizure and arrest Raids of a shared house If you live in rented accommodation the police should not search the premises solely on the basis of your landlord’s consent. However, they can seek consent from someone who is on entitled to grant entry, such as a housemate or family member. If they have come to arrest you, are conducting a search after your arrest, or have a warrant, they do not require consent. They are only permitted to search areas that are reasonably required to find any evidence, unless further consent is given. This generally means a person’s room and communal spaces, however recently we’ve seen police searching everywhere including housemates’ rooms.
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Going on a #protest? 🪧
Not sure about your #rights or what the law says? ⚖️

We have three training dates for you this month!
GBC Know Your Rights training:

Wednesday 9th 6.30-8.30pm
Thursday 17th 6.30-8.30pm
Wednesday 30th 6.30-8.30pm

Sign up here: greenandblackcross.org/events/
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July 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Reminder: some info you might find helpful. We are putting together a more detailed Q&A in response to the many questions we've been asked and will publish this next week
netpol.org Netpol @netpol.org · Jun 26
Netpol has published a guide on what the threatened ban on Palestine Action is likely to mean in practice netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...
A protester with their face covered holds a Palestine flag in each hand at a solidarity protest
July 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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🚨New #Protest #KnowYourRights training available! 📢

Tuesday 17th June 6.30-8.30pm
Friday 20th June 6.30-8.30pm
Tuesday 24th June 6.30-8.30pm

Sign up here: greenandblackcross.org/events
Trainings Schedule | Green and Black Cross
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June 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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📣🎓May Know Your Rights Training Dates! greenandblackcross.org/events/
Sign up hear about:
✊your legal rights!
🚓interacting with police
👎what happens when arrested
🦺 how to keep safe, and much more!
Green background. Picture of police on left and GBC logo below. Text reads: upcoming trainings. Free & open to all, online. Know your rights training Tues 6th May, 7.00-9.00pm Tues 13th May, 6:30-8.30pm Mon 26th May, 6:30-8.30pm Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events
April 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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🏳️‍⚧️KEY ADVICE FOR TRANS SOLIDARITY PROTESTS

Our 5 key messages are the same, but it can be extra important for trans folks whose name and gender might not match ID documents and who might face transphobic abuse and misgendering to know their rights when facing police.
April 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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📢 There's still space on next week's free online Know Your Rights trainings - sign up at the link below and tell your friends to help keep you and your community safe at protests 👇

greenandblackcross.org/events
April 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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📣🎓Sign up now for Know Your Rights trainings with vital information about your legal rights, guidance on interacting with the police whilst protesting, what happens if you get arrested, and more!
Green background. Picture of police on left and GBC logo below. Text reads: upcoming trainings. Free & open to all, online. Know your rights training Wed 2nd April, 6.30-8.30pm Mon 7th April, 6.30-8.30pm Tues 15th April, 7.00-9.00pm Thurs 17th April, 6:30-8.30pm Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events
March 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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If you were arrested or charged in relation to the Palestine protest on 18 January 2025, please join our meeting with legal representatives from various firms. Attendance is subject to verification, so please fill out the form below.

⏰ 5 March, 6-9pm

palestinecampaign.org/arrestee-sup...
February 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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👮 Witness an arrest at a protest? Here's what you can do...🧵

First you should check if a Legal Observer (orange bib🦺) is nearby, call them over and they can do this. If not, do as much of the following as you can. Don't worry if you don't get everything! 1/8
February 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Heading out to a protest? Here's our top legal tips🧵 for you and your comrades to remember...
🚫No comment
🚫No personal details
❓ Under what power?
🚫No duty solicitor
🚫No caution

☎️ See an arrest? Have a legal question? Call 07946 541 511 (1/9)
January 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🍉Have you been ARRESTED at a Palestine protest or GAVE POLICE YOUR DETAILS?

✉️We can give you support & info! Get in touch courtsupport@protonmail.com/ 07946 541 511

👮Invited to a VOLUNTARY INTERVIEW? Contact us!

✊Share with arrestees
#FreePalestine #Solidarity
January 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
gbclegal.bsky.social
Who are we? 🤔
✅ We are an independent grassroots group supporting social & environmental struggles in England & Wales.
✅ We are completely volunteer-run. We do this because we are also part of the struggle, not because it is our job. (1/12)
Drake hotline bling meme. Text reading "service provider with paid staff" next to drake looking away displeased. Below this there is text reading "volunteer-run grassroots group set up in the spirit of mutual aid and solidarity" next to drake smiling pleased.
January 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM