University uses state forces against activists

November 11, 2009 in Uncategorized with Leave a Comment

Statement:

I/we call on Victoria University to lift the trespass notices on Heleyni Pratley and Joel Cosgrove.   Signatories: Continue Reading »

Victoria University arrests peaceful protestors

November 11, 2009 in Uncategorized with Leave a Comment

PRESS RELEASE October 21st, 2009 Wellington political activists and Workers Party members Heleyni Pratley and Joel Cosgrove were arrested when they attempted to deliver a petition to the administration of Victoria University.  The petition, signed by academics, union officials and educationalists, called for the lifting of a two-year trespass order the university administration had imposed on them for being involved in a protest against fee increases several weeks ago. Continue Reading »

  • Trespassed

    In October 2009 a couple of activists were trespassed from Victoria Unversity after a fees protest. Joel Cosgrove, a former Students Association president, and Heleyni Pratley, a former Student Executive member, were trespassed for taking part in a protest against fee increases by the University Council. At the protest Cosgrove threw one egg, which he later cleaned up, and Pratley held a sign calling for free education.

    The pair were then arrested and charged with trespass when they tried to deliver a petition signed by academics and trade union figures calling for the trespass order to be lifted.

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