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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Hundreds gather in Glasgow city centre protest to UKIP ‘mass deportations' march
Protestors gathered at Buchanan Street to oppose a rally organised by the UK Independence Party (UKIP), billed as a 'mass deportation' march. Hundreds of people have gathered in Glasgow city centre to oppose a 'mass deportation' rally. Protestors came together on July 26 on Buchanan Street to oppose a rally organised by the UK Independence Party (UKIP), billed as a 'mass deportation' march. In a post announcing the march, UKIP said the demonstration would 'send a message to Holyrood that we are taking our country back,' adding: 'the people of Glasgow demand mass-deportations.' UKIP estimated 200 would attend the march through the city centre. The party has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow. It has not represented any Scottish seat at Westminster, and has never had a member elected to Holyrood. At the general election in 2024, UKIP did not stand a single candidate in Glasgow. Councillor Dan Hutchison, elected representative of Govan, called on the council to ban the 'fascist' march. The Green Party councillor said: 'I believe the actions and words of the organisers are an incitement to violence and a risk to public safety and order on our streets. UKIP use phrases like 'these streets are our streets' and 'we will protect ourselves'. 'Well, they aren't their streets, they belong to the people of Glasgow. And we don't want fascists calling for our friends and neighbours to be deported.' The counter protest, attended by trade unionists, faith organisations, and other anti-racist and anti-fascists, was organised by Stand Up to Racism Scotland, reports Glasgow Live. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sharing a video of the demo to social media, they said: 'Hundreds of anti-fascists and anti-racists from the trade unions, community and faith organisations have answered the call to say that fascists "shall not pass" in Glasgow.' Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said: 'We are aware of the event due to be held in Glasgow City Centre and an appropriate policing plan is in place to maintain public safety, balance rights to peaceful protest and minimise disruption. 'Officers will engage with groups to ensure their rights to assembly and freedom of expression however, abusive or threatening behaviour or activity intended to disrupt an event that poses a risk to safety is not legitimate protest and will not be tolerated and action will be taken where necessary.'
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Calls made to ban 'dangerous' march in Glasgow city centre
Ukip is holding a march and rally billed as a 'mass deportation' rally and expects around 200 participants to join. Meanwhile, the Stand Up To Racism campaign is organising against the march. A Green councillor in the city has urged the council to ban the gathering, stating it is 'dangerous' and accusing the organisers of inciting violence. READ NEXT: March in Glasgow set to be met with counter protest Dan Hutchison, Green councillor for Govan, has written to Glasgow City Council's Chief Executive, Suzanne Millar and Director of Legal and Administration Mairi Millar to ask that an order is made to 'prohibit the dangerous march on the grounds of protecting public safety and public order'. UKIP notified the council of its intention to hold the march, which was to gather outside a city centre hotel. The council consulted with Police Scotland and suggested the route be amended, which the organisers agreed to. The council, if it has concerns about safety, can hold a Public Processions Committee to change routes or timings but it can't make any judgement on the purpose or the march or the views of the organisers, unless it is a proscribed organisation. READ NEXT:Police update on Palestine Action protests during Donald Trump's visit Councillor Hutchison, said: 'I believe the actions and words of the organisers are an incitement to violence and a risk to public safety and order on our streets. 'UKIP use phrases like 'these streets are our streets' and 'we will protect ourselves'. Well, they aren't their streets, they belong to the people of Glasgow. And we don't want fascists calling for our friends and neighbours to be deported.' Ukip, under its leader Nick Tenconi, has been organising 'mass deportation' rallies across UK cities. Ahead of the Glasgow event, he posted on X this week: 'Patriots stand with us on Saturday at 1.30pm in Glasgow - join us on our crusade to liberate Scotland.' The Glasgow march is expected to be met with a large counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism, who also want it banned. Stand UP To Racism does not need to notify the council if they are holding a static event. READ NEXT:Irish republican march to go ahead in Glasgow next month A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council, said: 'Under current national legislation and guidance, there is a presumption in law that people and organisations who want to carry out public processions will be able to do so - provided they follow the proper notification process. 'In law, there are limited circumstances under which local authorities can justify placing conditions on a properly-notified procession – and these do not include other people in the community disagreeing with or being offended by the ideology or values of those organising or participating in a march. 'The council must and does consult with Police Scotland regarding proposed events and relies heavily on its feedback regarding any risk of disorder or threat to public safety.'
The National
5 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Glasgow councillor seeks to block 'deportation' march
Greens councillor Dan Hutchison wrote to Glasgow City Council's chief executive, Suzanne Millar, and Director of Legal and Administration, Mairi Millar, to ask that an order is made to stop the march on the grounds of protecting public safety and order. 'I believe the actions and words of the organisers are an incitement to violence and a risk to public safety and order on our streets', Hutchison said. READ MORE: World's tallest cinema in Scottish city 'at risk of closure' 'Ukip use phrases like 'these streets are our streets' and 'we will protect ourselves'. Well, they aren't their streets, they belong to the people of Glasgow. And we don't want fascists calling for our friends and neighbours to be deported.' The party's newest leader, Nick Tenconi, organised what the party billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle and London. Campaign group Stand Up To Racism have organised a counter-protest in response, with a march planned through several city centre streets such as West Nile Street, George Square North and South, High Street and Nelson Mandela Place. The group re-issued a letter of complaint to Glasgow City Council on Thursday after reportedly being told by officials that 'there wasn't clear evidence' that the Ukip march posed a risk to public safety. READ MORE: Safety has become the defining instinct of Scottish politics After referencing evidence of the party's affiliation with far-right agitator Tommy Robinson and a video of Tenconi saying 'these streets are our streets' outside of a home burnt out during the anti-migrant riots in Ballymena, the letter states: 'This is the politics of the people who have been given permission to march through Glasgow on July 26 as part of a 'mass deportation' tour. 'They chant the same racist and Islamophobic hatred that led to the far-right riots last year and we, the co-signers of this letter, urge Glasgow City Council to withdraw the permission to let a fascist-led organisation to march through the streets of Glasgow.'
CBS News
03-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
New law in New Jersey cracks down on intentionally setting public brawls
A new law has taken effect in New Jersey, aimed at cracking down on public brawls. Under the Garden State's newly enacted public brawl law, intentionally starting a public brawl would be a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The law also upgrades penalties for disorderly conduct in certain circumstances. A disorderly persons offense is punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. "Under this bill, a person is guilty of inciting a public brawl if the person acts with purpose to organize or promote a group of four or more other persons to engage in a course of disorderly conduct through improper behavior or by causing a disturbance at a public gathering," a description of the bill published in March 2025 read in part. The law also considers any person who attempts to hide their own identity or that of another person while engaging in disorderly conduct to be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. South Jersey Assemblymember Dan Hutchison, who represents District 4 and oversees Atlantic, Camden and Gloucester counties, sponsored the bill. "I think that this law now sends a message to the people who instigate these public brawls on social media that if they take this type of action, they do these things, that they're going to go to prison for 18 months. And if you participate in one of these public brawls, then you're looking at jail time up to a year," Hutchison said. Hutchison told CBS News Philadelphia the legislation came after unruly crowds took over the community celebration, Gloucester Township Day, in June 2024. Gloucester Township Day was canceled again this year after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media. "When it happened in my backyard, when I saw members of my police department being treated and being injured by these people, that was the straw that broke my camel's back, so to speak, and I was gonna do something," Hutchison said. The law goes into effect immediately.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New NJ law combats rowdy pop-up parties and strengthens penalties
The Brief A New Jersey law has strengthened penalties for those who organize, provoke or incite a brawl. The law comes after incidents of rowdy teens and young adults at carnivals and boardwalks. GLOUCESTER TWP., N.J. - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law to combat rowdy pop-up parties, and it goes into effect immediately. What we know The new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy on Monday strengthens criminal charges against those who incite brawls at pop-up parties. The law came in response to a number of out-of-hand, unruly gatherings from community carnivals to the Jersey Shore boardwalks last year. Many of the incidents were coordinated on social media. "This is a game-changer. Because now if you are going to utilize social media to organize and promote such a disruptive event you are now going to do 18 months in prison" said New Jersey Assemblyman Dan Hutchison of Gloucester Township, who is a sponsor of the bill. Last summer, several incidents made headlines, including civil unrest in Wildwood, a stabbing in Ocean City and hundreds of teens and young adults causing chaos at Gloucester Day. Fears for safety forced organizers to cancel the event this year that was scheduled for this upcoming weekend. "It was horrific. They were the most disrespectful behavior. Fighting amongst themselves. Trying to surround officers," said Gloucester Township Chief Harkins back in March. "It was a night like no other that I've experienced in almost my 30 years as a police officer." Dig deeper The governor signed the bill about a month after conditionally vetoing the legislation instituting fourth-degree penalties for inciting a public brawl. It will also allow police to arrest those who conceal their identities to instill fear. The original bill was sent back to lawmakers to include specific protections for the rights of protesters. Violators could face fines and potential jail time. Lawmakers say it comes just in time for summer. "I want to see the day where we don't have to make those decisions anymore. We feels safe and nothing is going to disrupt the family even and you can bring kids out and not have them see what an embarrassment thing happened in Gloucester Township a year and a half ago" said Assemblyman Hutchison. What's next The new law goes into effect immediately. The Source The information in this story is from Governor Murphy's Office and the New Jersey Assemblyman Dan Hutchison of Gloucester Township.
