Queer Avengers: Protesting and the Law Workshop (Wellington)

The Queer Avengers are holding a workshop that is open to all activists on protesting and the law. Kate Scarlet from the Wellington Community Law Centre will be giving a talk on exactly what the laws are surrounding protest, and your rights as a protester.

Topics include:

– Your right to protest, including freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful expression and association.
– Filming the police.
– Arrest – covering what you have to do, what is resisting arrest and use of force by you and the police.
– Search and seizure.
– Rights after arrest.
– Youth & the police.
– What can happen if you do commit an offence.
– Complaining about the police.

Everyone welcome, please pass through your networks! Free entry, but koha welcome. Venue has lift access if needed. If you have any questions, please email: thequeeravengers@gmail.com

6pm Wednesday April 18th, Wellington Peoples’ Centre, Lukes Lane