Green & Black Cross (GBC) is an independent grassroots project. We are set up in the spirit of mutual aid and solidarity to support autonomous social struggles within the UK.
Protest Support Line: 07946 541 511
We have supported thousands of people from many backgrounds in their rebellions and protests. From a 24/7 legal support hotline to legal observers on the streets, action medics at large demo’s, to a kitchen team smuggling flapjacks to students surrounded by police. Our emphasis on support is to allow the potential for further rebellion, for people to rise up and in doing so take control of the direction of their lives.
Today, our main focus is legal support, including support for defendants, though we sometimes also still mobilise street medicsfor larger protests. Initially starting out in London, there are now active Green and Black Cross groups across the country.
It's easy.LEGAL ADVICE - ARREST Say “NO COMMENT” to all questions from police, even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police often need more evidence and may try to deceive and pressure you into incriminating yourself. You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Duty solicitors often give bad advice to protestors, we recommend: Harrison Bundey, Chapeltown: 0113 200 7400 You have the right to have someone informed of your arrest and an interpreter if English is not your first language. If you appear under 18 an appropriate adult should be called. If you witness an arrest or want support contact the GBC legal national hotline: 07946 541 511
LEGAL ADVICE STOP & SEARCH Before a search you must be told the name and station of the searching officer, the reason you are being searched, and what power you are being searched under. You do not have to give your name and address or answer questions under any stop and search power. You are entitled to a receipt of the search. GBC / LDMG Legal Observers are independent volunteers who gather evidence on behalf of anyone arrested and act to counter police intimidation and misbehaviour. www.ldmg.org.uk / www.greenandblackcross.org / @GBCLegal gbclegal@riseup.net