Victory For Criminal Homeless Who Local Government Tried To JailBy Sophie McAdam Luckily, a judge threw out Manchester councils case, declaring it was a fundamentally misconceived and inappropriate way to advance criminal proceedings, where the council seeks that the court orders to commit people to prison.The failure to comply with the procedural directions and court order are so serious that the only proper course for me to adopt is to strike out this application. Judge Allan Gorealso ruled thatthe council must paydefendants legal costs in the case, which could amount to many thousands of pounds.Homeless defendant Wesley Dove said:Today justice has been served. We have said all along that we are not protesting, all we are trying to do is live. The council were trying to send us to prison for being homeless. It is not right. His solicitorBen Taylor, who was also acting on behalf of two otherdefendants in this case, told the Manchester Evening News: The degree of incompetence in making this application by Manchester councils legal team is breathtaking, it beggars belief. My clients were petrified that they could be going to jail simply for living in a tent. I would have expected Manchester council to have done their job properly. The application was so fundamentally flawed it didnt even get off the ground. He welcomed the victory, but expressed concern that injustice would continue. The application to commit was dismissed on procedural grounds and my clients are content with the outcome of todays hearing, Taylor said. However the injunction remains in force, which means that the council are still able to apply to commit them to prison again. Manchester homeless rights activists have done a wonderful job supporting those living on the citys streets. They have organized solidarity marches, set up soup kitchens, and collected essential items (including tents) to donate to homeless people in the city. selfnewss also played a key part in last Sundays march in protest of the Conservative government, whose policies have caused homelessness in Manchester to riseby a staggering 150%. The disturbing video below shows how Manchester City Council is violating the rights of homeless people by sending bailiffs to terrorize and assault them. Footage shows a clearly distressed woman beingdragged from her tent in The Ark homeless shelter in the Oxford Road area of the city, which was deemed an illegal camp. Bailiffs even pull down her pants as they man-handle her in what is a shocking and vile piece of footage. While she screams and cries, others can be heard shouting: You cant do that to a woman! and Thats evil! Last night, membersof campaign groups Love selfnewss and Manchester Angels took over a disused building in the city and vowed to stay there for months to offer shelter, food and emotional support to homeless people who have been so badly let down by politicians. National and international activities are being planned for World Homeless Action Day on October 10, find out about events in your area by joining the Facebook group. This article (Victory For Criminal Homeless Who Local Government Tried To Jail) is free and open source. You have permission to republish this article under aCreative Commonslicense with attribution to the author andTrueselfnews.com The measure of any great societys historic wealth greatness down through time can be directly distilled down in ethical values.by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens What a disgusting show from PEACE officers!!!! I was homeless. I have seen what police do. Anything goes, and it must work both ways. Bring your sleeping bag and your gun Dont like homeless? Get them homes! 