Dear Filton 18 supporters
It's been an emotional month as the original 10 passed 6 months in prison and the newer 8 passed 3 months. Six months is the legal time limit for custody without trial, but the prosecution has no intention of letting them go, so they will keep applying for extensions until the trial date. We have been advised there is zero hope for bail.
Read our 6 month statement here.
This is so hard but we won’t stop campaigning - and you can help us too:
1) Let's get the petition up to 50,000!
Please share our petition https://www.change.org/freethefilton18 with all your networks. Remember: this isn't just about our 18 loved ones. This is about everybody's freedom. The abuse of counter terror powers against brave activists following their consciences should deeply concern us all - who will be next?
2) Save the date - 27 March
The next Filton 18 hearing is on 27 March in central London and we want everyone to be there! If you can, please join our protest outside the court to challenge the abuse of terror laws. More info to follow.
3) Donate to our fund
These funds are essential to cover the costs of family visits to prison & court, essential supplies for prisoners, helping pay rent, bills and more. Donate to our fund here.
4) Promote the Censoring Palestine film
The original Filton 10 feature in this brilliant, shocking film by Platform Films, exposing how the truth about the genocide is being censored and suppressed in the UK. Two of the mothers are interviewed. Watch the trailer here.
Upcoming showings are below, or to find out how to organise a screening in your community (worldwide), contact Norman at norm6344@gmail.com.
28-Feb-2025 - Llangennith Parish Hall, Gower, Swansea SA3 1HU
1-Mar-2025 - Little Man Coffee, Bridge Street Cardiff CF10 2EE
8-Mar-2025 - Pennard Small Community Hall, Pennard Rd, Southgate, Swansea SA3 2AD
17-Mar-2025 - Friends Meeting House,Hill Street, Coventry, CV1 4AN
22-Mar-2025 - Reuther Hall, 31 Victoria St, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 1DU
22-Mar-2025 - Cardiff Univesity
23-Mar-2025 - THE PALACE CINEMA, Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1ET
3-Apr-2025 - Seminar Room, Bloomfield House Community Centre, Redstone Road, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, SA677ES
8-Apr-2025 - Machynlleth, Wales
And don't forget to follow us on social media!
Instagram: @freethefilton18
X/Twitter: @freefilton18
Love & solidarity
Filton 18 family & friends