Fathers 4 Justice News

'Superhero' Fathers in Court over Roads Protest - In Court Again 14 Dec 2004

From the Scotsman

Five fathers appeared in court today accused of “blocking” all the main routes into London.

The men, from the Fathers4Justice pressure group, allegedly donned superhero outfits to unfurl banners across busy roads.

The day-long protests on February 2 this year targeted the Blackwall Tunnel, the A13 Canning Town flyover, the eastbound carriageway of the M4 and the A40 at Shepherds Bush, London’s Southwark Crown Court heard.

Fathers4Justice Gantry 5 in court 28 Oct 2004 – F4J Supporters Welcome

Tomorrow the Gantry Five are in court. The five people, part of a protest in Feb. 2004, (Superman arrives and the police are all out of Kryptonite (Fathers 4 Justice protest on roads throughout Britain)) went up gantries above London roads. Matthaus Huber and Jolly Stanesby were above Blackwell Tunnel and Graham Manson above the A13, both to the East of London. Paul Robinson was above the M4 and Darryl Westall was above the A40, both to the West of London. All have been charged with conspiracy to endanger road users; a charge usually meant for people throwing objects on the roadway, not standing on a gantry, and making it a conspiracy charge carries more weight. The five are at Southwark Crown Court from 10am. All supporters would be welcome.

Southwark Crown Court, 1 English Grounds (off Battlebridge Lane, Southwark, London SE1 2HU. Nearest tube London Bridge. Map here