May Day protests 2001

Photos from the May Day protests of 2001, incorporating a typically over-the-top police presence for what was a perfectly reasonable and non-violent protest. The right to protest, a fundamental concept within the history of development of modern society, is being needlessly, unfairly and unacceptably eroded.

A homelessness demo, with Laura (and her characteristically cheeky smile) under the cardboard.

Dicky talking Spanish to a journalist.

Another picture from the homelessness demo.

A critical mass passes through and stops temporarily.

The police car moves shortly after this, once it is pointed out that it is (illegally) parked in a cycle lane.

A naked bloke getting cold up a traffic sign pole.

Dicky following the wombles.

Police tactics.

Dicky and a policeman have a friendly chat.