National Radical Camp (ONR), one of Poland’s most prominent far-right groups, can be described as “fascist”, the Supreme Court has ruled. The activist who won the case now hopes that the ruling can be the basis for having ONR outlawed completely, as promoting fascism is illegal under Polish law. Read article on Notes from Poland […]
France bans far-right anti-migrant group Generation Identity
France banned far-right group Generation Identity (Génération Identitaire), which is known to be hostile to migrants, for incitement to discrimination, hatred and violence, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said. Read article on France 24 website here
German Court Suspends Right to Surveil Far-Right AfD Party
The ruling came days after a news report that Germany’s domestic intelligence agency planned to investigate the leading opposition party on suspicion of being a threat to democracy. Read on the New York Times website here
Exposed: Inside far right group Patriotic Alternative
Supporters of a far right group recruiting in Scotland include neo-Nazis and former members of the British National Party and Scottish Defence League, we can reveal. An undercover investigation has also found that supporters of Patriotic Alternative posted racist and anti-Semitic comments and disturbing images in a private group on messaging app Telegram. Patriotic Alternative (PA) […]
Watchdog investigates second death after contact with police in Wales
Protests in Newport over death of Moyied Bashir, 29, a month after a 24-year-old died after release from custody. The police watchdog is investigating a second death following contact with police in Wales as protesters gathered in Newport to demand answers. Moyied Bashir, 29, died on Wednesday after officers were called to his home in the city. Read […]
Secret Pontins blacklist prevented people with Irish surnames from booking
A whistleblower who approached the Equalities and Human Rights Commission with the policy also revealed the firm had been monitoring calls within its contact centre and refusing bookings made by people with an Irish accent or surname and was using its commercial vehicles policy to exclude Gypsies and Travellers. The EHRC said the practices amounted […]
Man arrested after racist attack on Dr Peng Wang
A 23 yr old has been arrested after attack on Southampton lecturer, Dr Peng Wang. Read in the local paper here
Capitol Police chief says extremists have discussed attack on Congress during Biden’s first joint address
Read article on The Washington Post website here
Last statue of dictator Franco removed in ‘historic day’ for Spain
Read the item on the Reuters website here
Far-right group pushing ‘hateful and poisonous’ home schooling with racist songs
Patriotic Alternative claims 10,000 people are viewing it every month and says homeschooling is a “blessing for nationalists” Read full article on The Mirror website here
Britain’s Fascist Thread – BBC Radio 4 series
Three part series looking at the origins and ‘unbroken’ thread of fascism in Britain. Listen to the programmes which started on 19/02/2021 on BBC website here
High Court urged to overturn PM’s decision to stand by Priti Patel
The High Court must overturn Boris Johnson’s decision that Home Secretary Priti Patel did not breach government rules on behaviour, a union says. Read full article on the BBC website here
Mobilisation Day called on 18th February 2021 by SUTR and TUC for UN Anti-Racism Day on 20/3
Mobilisation Day called on 18th February 2021 by SUTR and TUC for UN Anti-Racism Day on 20/3 With 38 days to go, the TUC and Stand up To Racism have called for a day of mobilisation for UN Anti Racism Day on Thursday 18th February to build awareness and participation for activities on 20th March. […]
Patel plunges Cressida future at the Met in doubt
The printed edition of The Evening Standard on Friday 12th February 2021 carried the above headline stating that ‘Patel refuses to say she has confidence in police boss over botched sex enquiry. The Evening Standard article on the website was quickly updated with the headline ‘Met chief Cressida Dick publicly backed by Priti Patel and […]
Home secretary, Priti Patel, could face contempt of court charge
Home Secretary Priti Patel could face a charge of contempt of court after failing to follow an order to house an Iranian sex offender. Read full article on the BBC website here
Britain’s youngest terrorist avoids custody as he is handed youth rehabilitation order
Britain’s youngest convicted terrorist, who led a neo-Nazi cell from his Grandmother’s cottage in Cornwall, has been spared jail after a judge said he had suffered an “abnormal childhood”…. Read full article on The Telegraph website here
France’s Marine Le Pen on trial for posting jihad atrocity images
Le Pen in court near Paris, accused of breaking ‘hate speech’ laws. Read full article on the BBC website here
52 police had contact with Mohamud Hassan before his death
Watchdog pressed to release further information about man who died after release from custody in Cardiff. Read the full article on The Guardian website here
Statement calls for long term strategy to support Refugees in Greece
Refugees in Greece: Risk of Homelessness and Destitution for Thousands during Winter. Read the statement calling on the Greek government to act to develop a long-term strategy which supports the well-being and long-term needs of refugees in Greece. Read full statement here
Kent schoolboy in court on ‘terror charges’ linked to far-right extremism
Read article in Kent Live News website here
