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"I want to go back to my own kids and look them in the face again knowing that I've done all I can to try and save the children of Iraq and other countries who are dying because of my government's unjust, amoral, fear - and money - driven policies. These children and people of other countries are every bit as valuable and worthy of love as my precious wife and children."

How many must die?
Brian started his 24/7 vigil in 2001 to protest about the suffering of Iraqis during the 1990s because of economic sanctions. He continues because of all those who have, and continue, to suffer as a result of the invasion and occupation of Iraq. In Oct 2004 The Lancet estimated that 100,000 Iraqis have died. In Oct 2006 it was estimated that 655,000 people have died in Iraq as a result of the 2003 invasion (see more here). And how many millions of other lives have been blighted for ever?

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demonstration speeches: June 08, Oct 07

Brian's Christmas message, Dec 2006

Brian on why he continues his protest, 2005

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This photo was taken by Gemma Day in Dec 04 for an Independent on Sunday article. See all media articles.

Mark Thomas, comedian and campaigner, 2004
" ...Now they wish to evict Brian from his place of protest. Maybe because he is an embarrassment to such a war mongering government. Whatever their reason it is wrong. A democracy that can not stand one man and some placards outside its front doors doesn't seem to have much faith in itself. That is why I support Brian for Parliament."

The heroic Brian Haw
Letter in The Independent, 2 Aug 05
Sir: Brian Haw has struck a major blow for international peace in his passive defiance of government aggression in the face of his peace protest (report, 30 July). I cannot think of anyone who has sacrificed as much as he has on a personal level in the cause of peace in this country and I would like to see him being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Andrew Stephenson, Newhaven, East Sussex

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IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday 14 June 2006

PARLIAMENT SQUARE PEACE PROTESTOR AND SUPPORTER IN COURT
Initial 'absurd' charge dropped

Thursday 15 June 2006, 10am, Horseferry Road Magistrates Court

The Parliament Square peace protestor Brian Haw will be attending court again tomorrow with one of his supporters Barbara Tucker.

Both have been summonsed on allegations of taking part in an unauthorised demonstration on Mothers' Day this year - 26th March. At the time, Barbara Tucker was standing next to Mr Haw with a pink banner with the words 'Bliar War Criminal' on it.

At the time, Brian Haw's demonstration was exempt from Section 132 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA) because the High Court had ruled that the law could not be applied retrospectively. Since then the Court of Appeal has reversed that decision. [A]

Mr Haw has been told that this particular charge against him has been dropped, and a new summons has been issued today. This relates to MR Haw allegedly obstruction the police when they attempted to seize Barbara Tucker's banner as evidence. The original charge against Ms Tucker remains.

Mr Haw said, "The original summons of taking part in an unauthorised demonstration was malicious and absurd - at the time I was the only person in the country who was allowed to demonstrate near Parliament. The police tried to steal this pretty banner that was made by Barbara and given to me."

Since then most all of Mr Haw's possessions, including all the legal paperwork relating to court cases, have been seized by the police and not returned, despite Mr Haw's specific request for the paperwork he needs for his cases to be given back to him. [B]

Supporters will be gathering outside the court from 9.30am.

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
Emma Sangster, supporter of Brian Haw, 07791 486484
www.parliament-square.org.uk

A. For more on the Court of Appeal decision see:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/antiwar/story/0,,1770525,00.html

B. To read Mr Haw's statement as delivered to the Magistrates Court on 30 May 2006 see:
http://www.parliament-square.org.uk/brianstatement250506.htm

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