SETTLEMENT GOODS AND

THE LAW:

A WORKSHOP ON DIRECT ACTION, PUBLIC LAW, COMPLAINTS AND OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES

Wednesday 16 June 2010

6.30pm – 8pm

The BDS movement and the campaign against settlement produce are gaining momentum. Direct actions against Ahava and Carmel Agrexco are now regular occurrences; supermarkets that sell settlement produce are being subjected to sit-ins and consumer appropriations. Co-op supermarket in Italy recently announced a complete halt on the sale of settlement produce and the publication of DEFRA guidance in December 2009 was a small victory in the UK for those campaigning against the sale of produce that originate in the territories.

This workshop is an opportunity for activists, NGO workers, academics, students or anyone interested or engaged in these campaigns to discuss the legal questions provoked by the trade in settlement goods. Is it legal to sell settlement goods in the UK? To what extent does the sale of settlement goods breach consumer and customs law? Does a breach of the EU-Israel Agreement have any sanction? What complaints procedures are available to consumers and can public bodies be challenged if they refuse to take action?

Simon Natas is a criminal practitioner who has represented many of the activists charges with public order offences after undertaking direct action against companies that sell settlement produce. Sarah McSherry is a civil practitioner who specialises in actions against the state and has advised on public law challenges in the context of the sale of settlement produce.

 This is a unique chance for activists to discuss the most pertinent legal issues with the practitioners currently working on these cases. The meeting will be an interactive workshop to give activists a forum to develop their understanding and to consult on any issues that need clarification.

Simon Natas, Irvine Thanvi Natas

Sarah McSherry, Christian Khan

Location:

War on Want, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4LT

Rsvp: sophienaftalin@hotmail.com Website: www.lphr.org.uk