Cockatrice wrote:Just so everyone knows the 5 demands that are being asked from those protesting at the next home game.....
Belfast Feminist Network added an event.
2 April at 19:13 ·
At our Belfast rally against rape trials failing victims last Thursday, we announced that this was the start of a movement to change how our criminal justice system deals with sexual assault crimes.
Following this, as the next step in this movement we will gather outside the Kingspan stadium on the 13th of April when Ulster Rugby has their next game.
We are gathering to put pressure on Ulster Rugby not to re-employ the accused in the Belfast rape trial considering their reprehesible and misogynistic attitudes towards women as indicated in their WhatsApp messages.
The misogyny in our society will not go unchallenged.
Most importantly, we will be reiterating our 5 demands and ask your support in spreading them far and wide:
1. Our criminal justice system is not fit for purpose when it comes to dealing with sexual crimes. Victims are re-traumatised and are treated like they are on trial. The system is designed to defend the rights of the accused with little regard for the victim.
2. The media reporting of rape trials is intrusive, salacious and biased towards undermining the victim’s testimony. It serves to increase the distress of victims and survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Cases should not be reported on until after the jury has given its verdict.
3. The criminal justice system’s treatment of the victim and media reporting of this trial will deter victims from coming forward and reporting in the future. The rampant culture of victim blaming and shaming needs addressed
4. We urgently need to have a compulsory comprehensive relationship and sexuality education programme in all schools which includes consent and toxic masculinity.
5. We need adequately resourced support services for victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
We will announce a more specific location closer to the event.
So how can Ulster Branch fix these issues? I know we blame them for a lot of our woes but FFS, this is ridiculous.
For our younger readers... Owen Carron is wanted for possession of an AK47 but skipped bail and under the protection of the Irish Republic became a school principal. He was previously the election agent for the undisputed Slimming World Champion Bobby Sands.
The five demands above make no mention of their right to wear their own dungarees, or freedom of association with fellow humans.
Support the Team, not the regime Guinness is Good For You.
jean valjean wrote:Wonder what Tommy thinks of his t.v. partner joining the protest?
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His top posts in public on facebook
1. Anti free speecg relating to gay marriage protests
2. Believes tax avoidance (legal) directly causes death
3. Pro violence because somebody was born in a specific place. This violence is anti environment
Maybe the URSC should be evaluating their involvement
Just out of my early morning debriefing with Mr Logan, I have been aske to supply 170 cups of peppermint tea, 340 tofu canapés and gluten free fairy cakes for a group of travelling fans. They are to be given a tour of the stadium and showers are available for them that require a wash.
The band has been asked to Big if up and have been lent a Bassoon and Lambeg drum
Eventsec have brought in their special operations team with a chap called Gerry from Ardoyne who will take no nonsense.
Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on.