Oppose the eviction of Travellers from Dale Farm

Published: Thursday, March 24, 2011

Oppose the eviction of Travellers from Dale Farm

A special message from the Irish Traveller Movement in the UK

Last week, Basildon Council voted in favour of issuing a 28 day notice period for the eviction of resident's at Dale Farm (although there are still negotiations taking place). This is despite widespread concerns from the UN, the Children's Commissioner and a recent visit to the site from the Council of Europe. If this eviction goes ahead it will represent the largest ever eviction of Travellers in the UK, with over 150 children affected.

We have set up a petition calling on the Prime Minister to intervene, in order to stop a forced removal of residents and ensure that culturally appropriate alternative provision is identified and secured for the residents.

Please, sign the petition here.

We would urge you to sign the petition and also to assist us by circulating to your networks. If you want any further information about the situation at Dale Farm, click here for a briefing paper.

We would also be grateful if those of you who are interested in getting more directly involved in the campaign, could get in touch and we could add you to a mailing list as we are planning protests in the coming weeks. Also, if anyone is interested in getting involved as a legal monitor if the eviction goes ahead, more people are still needed and there will be training providing by the Human Rights Clinic at Essex law school on 31st March.