Prisoner and Defendant Support

There are still people in prison who were arrested during the G8 protests. There are also hundreds who were arrested during the protests who are facing charges. Money is urgently needed to help support these people. Please donate.

A prisoner support group is being set up. Contact: July 2005 Prisoner Support Group, c/o 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5HA. Phone: 0131 208 0767 Email: july2005solidarity@yahoo.co.uk

Complaints and Legal Action Against the Police

Scotland has it’s own procedure for police complaints. If you are interested in making a complaint the Scottish Executive has useful information on how compaints can be made against police in Scotland, and explains the procedure of such complaints. [click here for Scottish Executive Website] [PDF of info]

See our briefing for information on how you could bring a legal action against the police. [click here for PDF]

We Need Witnesses

The G8 Legal Support Group urgently needs to hear from witnesses to arrests. Please complete the witness form on our website or send us an email.

Legal Group Statement on Policing at the G8 Protests

Initial Statement on Policing at the G8 Protests. [click here]

The G8 Legal Support Group will issue a full report on the Policing of the Protests against the G8 in Scotland in July 2005 in due course.

Prison Information

For more information on contacting friends or family in prison click here.