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Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 17:11:57 +0100
From: Cornerstone Resource Centre
Subject: EF!NE-ACTION UPDATE NO.51 SEPTEMBER '98
sabotage at Silver Birches (Epsom)
Silver Birches Eco-Village in Epsom went to the High Court to be evicted, but the judge gave the 11 year old defendant a stay of execution until the 1 October. Under UN & international child protection legislation, kids have the right to be heard, consulted and to participate in environmental decisions affecting their future. A local councillor didn't like being told where to stick his Agenda 21, so he's been threatening campers with violence as he pours on the abuse - "We can't afford to evict you. Fuck off while you've still got time". Petrol has been poured on a tent and set fire to, stones thrown, and the campaign desk was also smashed under cover of night; the council is believed to know something about these events. The camp's been there for 4 or 5 months, occupying prime (stockbroker belt) development land, woods, & a house.
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