All the information shared in this presentation and training session is true and accurate to the best of the author’s knowledge. Information in this presentation should not be a substi- tute for legal advice. No liability is assumed by Extinction Rebellion (XR) the Netherlands, No liability is assumed by Extinction Rebellion (XR) the author or individual XR Rebels for losses su�fered by any person relying directly or indirectly on information contained in this presentation. Views expressed herein and during the training are the views of the author and do not necessarily re�lect the view of dutch LAW or related legal instruments. XR LEGAL LOW-DOWN
OUTLINE 1 CHECK-IN ACTION: PRACTICAL INFO 4 disclaimer yourself and your responsibilities your surroundings 2 WHY ARE YOU IN XR-NL? profile of a rebel POST-ACTION 5 the authorities 3 PRE-ACTION: PRACTICAL INFO prep in advance CHECK-OUT 6 your role(s) during actions
WHY ARE YOU IN XR-NL?
THE PLANET IS SICK we are choking and the world “needs to panic” 1992 Kyoto Protocol + 2015 Paris Agreement + >1,500 climate change policies and laws + 1,000 climate litigation cases 1948 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, ART 19 1950 EUROPEAN CON t VENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, ARTS 9-11 (supported by the legally-binding EU Charter of Fundamental Human Rights of 2000) GRONDWET, ART 9 (vrijheid van vergadering en betoging) EARTH PROTECTORS TRUST FUND Polly Higgins, Ecological Defence Integrity, Stop Ecocide: Change the Law, Rome Statute EXCEPTIONS public order/health/morals/safety, national security and, in most cases, tra�fic obstruction
SOURCE: CLIMATE EMERGENCY INSTITUTE
PROFILE OF AN XR REBEL IS LOUD OR QUIET OR BOTH IS WILLING TO FIGHT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IS AGELESS: ALL AGES JOIN TOGETHER IS COLOURLESS: ALL COLOURS JOIN TOGETHER IS NOT ABLE-BODIED PER SE IS NON-VIOLENT, DOES NOT BLAME OR SHAME ONE ANOTHER IS ANGRY BUT PEACEFUL IS AWARE OF ECOCIDE AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
PRACTICAL INFO
PREP IN ADVANCE PREP LIKE A PRO 1 REGISTER THE ACTION, 2 RUN THROUGH THE ACTION INFORM THE AUTHORITIES, WITH A XR CRIMINAL LAWYER IF NEEDED Why? Unconventional Actions MUST MEET the definition of a “protest”; e.g. XR protest + street party AND NOT a stand-alone XR street party
PREP LIKE A PRO INDUCTION 1 BACK OFFICE NVDA / LEGAL TRAINING AFFINITY GROUP 2 WELLBEING GROUP BUDDY 3 ARRESTEE SUPPORT GROUP
ROLES DURING ACTION FRONT LINE Arrestable STEWARDS Non-arrestable AFFINITY GROUP Buddy duties
ROLES DURING ACTION PRACTICAL INFO
YOURSELF AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 ID 3 LAWYER’S INFO Dutch law requires everyone to have Useful to write it somewhere her/his/their ID on her/him/them-self on your body at all times. The choice to carry one's 4 NO GO ID during an action all depends on how experienced, well-informed you Alcohol, drugs and weapons are with the legal practicalities and the overall strategy of the action 2 MOBILE PHONES Useful for emergencies and also just for plain old fun
YOUR SURROUNDINGS 1 AFFINITY GROUPS 2 STEWARDS spokesperson/police liaison, legal observers, de-escalators EHBO/first aid persons the cookiefairy, etc. 3 AUTHORITIES security guards or police 4 YOUR SECRET WEAPON “No comment” or in some cases, “I don’t know” let the spokesperson or police liaison do her/his/their job
PRACTICAL INFO
THE AUTHORITIES 3 DETENTION 1 WARNINGS Identification, turning in possessions Duration 2 ARRESTS Right to a lawyer ID, body search, questions (your lawyer doesn’t have to be present) Interrogation Right to an interpreter Dietary requirements 4 REMEMBER TO KEEP CALM The process is designed to scare and intimidate you 5 FINES
POST ARREST 3 CHECKING ON YOUR WELL-BEING 1 ARRESTEE SUPPORT GROUP You may speak to someone from pass on any documents or Regenerative Culture for mental information/details about how and emotional support a�ter your you were arrested/detained/treat- experience ed to the lawyer ASAP 2 FOLLOW UP WITH THE LAWYER this can take some time (i.e. court cases can take forever)
¿ how do you feel are there questions ? CHECK OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST www.pilpnjcm.nl/en/dossiers/right-to-protest/
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