Invitation to a Conference:
The ‘war on terror’:
7 years on from the Terrorism Act
Saturday 19th January 2008
10.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Roehampton University, SW London*
SPEAKERS:
MOAZZAM BEGG
former Guantanamo detainee and
Spokesperson for Cageprisoners
CHRIS COOPER
Chair of Peace & Progress
LIZ FEKETE
Deputy Director of the Institute of Race
Relations
STEPHANIE HARRISON
Human Rights Lawyer and founder member
of CAMPACC
In February 2001, 7 months before the events on 9/11 in the USA, the UK government
brought into force the Terrorism Act 2000. The Act described terrorism in such wide
terms that it precludes the ability of those suffering oppression to defend themselves or
take action against their oppressors. Numerous groups were banned, defined as
‘proscribed organisations’. Seven years later and with several pieces of legislation
introduced since, the UK government is still using the politics of fear to bring in even
more repressive measures undermining the very principles of a democratic society.
Despite this, there has been opposition from groups as diverse as senior judges, MPs
across the political spectrum, religious institutions and civil liberties organisations.
This has not been because of a lack of concern about the threats to national security
which exist but because the measures that have been taken by the government are
seen as a greater threat to the life of the British nation than that posed by so-called
‘terrorists’.
The conference provides an opportunity to review the developments that have taken
place over the last 7 years, the campaigns that have halted or challenged the erosion of
human rights and the proposals for further legislation. It will provide an opportunity for
those who are opposed to the Terrorism Act and its successors to discuss ways of
working together for the coming year.
The speakers will help inform and stimulate the debate but there will be a real
opportunity for smaller discussion and a plenary to bring ideas together.
ORGANISED BY PEACE & PROGRESS: a party for human rights
For more information or to reserve a place (£5 waged/£3 unwaged),
phone 07888 841586 or email mail@peaceandprogress.org
*Full address and directions overleaf
Duchesne Lecture Theatre Du 04, Roehampton University,
Roehampton Lane Campus, 80 Roehampton Lane, London SW15 5SL
Directions to Roehampton University, Duchesne Building
By Train
Barnes Station is about 15 minutes walk from the Roehampton Lane Campus or a short bus ride on bus No.
72 or 265. Trains from Barnes go to Clapham Junction and Waterloo in central London and Staines and
Windsor to the south west. Please note that there are many stairs at Barnes station, and there is not
always an assistant on hand, so you will need to book 24 hours in advance for assisted travel with
South West Trains, freephone 0800 5282100, or online at www.southwesttrains.co.uk.
By Tube
For information about tube travel and accessibility please visit the Transport for London website
www.tfl.gov.uk, which has a journey planner.
From Hammersmith Tube Station:
District/Piccadilly/ Hammersmith & City Lines – take the 72 bus from the first floor of the shopping
centre. The tube station and shopping centre are below the bus station. Alight at Queen Mary’s Hospital,
Roehampton Lane.
From Putney Bridge Tube Station:
District Line – take the 265 bus outside the station. Alight at the University, opposite Queen Mary’s
Hospital.
By Bus
72* to Hammersmith (tube links to London main line stations) and Shepherd’s Bush;
265* to Putney Bridge Station, Kingston Vale, New Malden, Tolworth;
493* to Tooting, Colliers Wood, Wimbledon, Southfields, Whitelands Campus, Roehampton Lane
Campus, Barnes, Richmond
K3 or 85 to Norbiton and Kingston
170, 337 to Clapham Junction (links with 37 for Brixton)
*These buses stop directly outside the University; the other routes serve either Roehampton Village or
Upper Richmond Road (Rosslyn Park RFC), each a short walk from the North Campus on Roehampton Lane.
By Car
The Roehampton Lane Campus is situated on the A306 Roehampton Lane between the A3 and the A205
South Circular (Upper Richmond Road) and approximately three quarters of a mile from each. You can
approach Roehampton via the A3 (Guildford/ Portsmouth road) or from any major route into London,
connect with the A205 South Circular road, or the A406 North Circular road (heading west) which connects
with the South Circular at Kew.
From the A3
Turn into the A306 Roehampton Lane. The Roehampton Lane Campus is approximately 0.8 mile on the
left.
From the A205 South Circular heading west
Turn left into the A306 Roehampton Lane. The Roehampton Lane Campus is approximately 0.75 mile on
the right.
From the A205 South Circular heading east
There is no right turn into Roehampton Lane. At this junction, follow the sign for Putney Bridge and
Roehampton and then immediately follow the signs for Dorking (A24), Guildford/Portsmouth (A3) and
Roehampton. This takes you in a loop to approach the A306 Roehampton Lane heading west. Turn left
onto the A306 and the Roehampton Lane Campus is approximately 0.75 mile on the right.
The main gate is on the opposite side to Queen Mary’s Hospital. As you come into the main gate, please
ask for directions to the Duchesne Building – it’s about 3 minutes walk, but if parking you need to follow a
one way system round the campus.