Late appeal bid to save ‘democracy village’ - Trespassers set for eviction at 4pm Friday (July 2)

Published: 02 July 2010
by JAMIE WELHAM

PEACE protesters have been told to disband their Parliament Square campsite after a high court judge ruled they were trespassing. 

The eviction has been criticised as anti-democratic by Green Party London Assembly member Jenny Jones. Since May Parliament Square has been home to about 40 tents in what supporters called a “democracy village”.

London mayor Boris Johnson brought the action, saying the camp caused “considerable damage” and added that he was “pleased” with the ruling.

Ms Jones said: “I am disappointed the mayor’s case was successful. The lack of police presence showed that the protesters were not causing a problem.”

The group is expected to appeal and have until today (Friday) to leave.