A PEACE camp founded by a Woodford Green-born activist could be dismantled after the mayor of London was given clearance to begin legal proceedings today.
Peace protester Brian Haw, 61, who was arrested at the camp – dubbed 'Democracy Village' – on May 25, began sleeping in a tent in Parliament Square back in 2001 to demonstrate against the government.
He has since been joined by dozens of fellow protesters who object to government policy and involvement in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been arrested several times and has won a number of legal battles to continue his protest.
Mayor Boris Johnson has been given clearance by the London Assembly to begin High Court proceedings for trespass, while the protesters say their freedom to protest would be infringed by any such action and that they will fight any injunction.
Mr Haw is due to appear at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday June 9, charged with obstructing police, alongside fellow protester Barbara Tucker, 48, after the pair were arrested just hours before the Queen's Speech.
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