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All the information shared in this presentation and training session is true and accurate to the best of the authors knowledge. Information in this presentation should not be a substi- tute for legal advice. No liability is assumed by

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All the information shared in this presentation and training session is true and accurate to the best of the author’s knowledge. Information in this presentation should not be a substi- tute for legal advice. No liability is assumed by Extinction Rebellion (XR) the Netherlands, No liability is assumed by Extinction Rebellion (XR) the author or individual XR Rebels for losses sufered by any person relying directly or indirectly on information contained in this

presentation. Views expressed herein and during the training are the views of the author

and do not necessarily relect the view of dutch LAW or related legal instruments.

XR LEGAL LOW-DOWN

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OUTLINE

1 CHECK-IN disclaimer 2 WHY ARE YOU IN XR-NL? profile of a rebel 3 PRE-ACTION: PRACTICAL INFO prep in advance your role(s) during actions ACTION: PRACTICAL INFO 4 yourself and your responsibilities your surroundings POST-ACTION 5 the authorities CHECK-OUT 6

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WHY ARE YOU IN XR-NL?

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THE PLANET IS SICK we are choking and the world “needs to panic” 1992 Kyoto Protocol + 2015 Paris Agreement + >1,500 climate change policies and laws + 1,000 climate litigation cases 1948 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, ART 19 1950 EUROPEAN CONtVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, ARTS 9-11 (supported by the legally-binding EU Charter of Fundamental Human Rights of 2000) GRONDWET, ART 9 (vrijheid van vergadering en betoging) EARTH PROTECTORS TRUST FUND Polly Higgins, Ecological Defence Integrity, Stop Ecocide: Change the Law, Rome Statute EXCEPTIONS public order/health/morals/safety, national security and, in most cases, trafic obstruction

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SOURCE: CLIMATE EMERGENCY INSTITUTE

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PROFILE OF AN XR REBEL

IS LOUD OR QUIET OR BOTH IS WILLING TO FIGHT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IS AGELESS: ALL AGES JOIN TOGETHER IS COLOURLESS: ALL COLOURS JOIN TOGETHER IS NOT ABLE-BODIED PER SE IS NON-VIOLENT, DOES NOT BLAME OR SHAME ONE ANOTHER IS ANGRY BUT PEACEFUL IS AWARE OF ECOCIDE AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS

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PRACTICAL INFO

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2 RUN THROUGH THE ACTION WITH A XR CRIMINAL LAWYER 1 REGISTER THE ACTION, INFORM THE AUTHORITIES, IF NEEDED Why? Unconventional Actions MUST MEET the definition of a “protest”; e.g. XR protest + street party AND NOT a stand-alone XR street party

PREP IN ADVANCE PREP LIKE A PRO

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1 BACK OFFICE 2 WELLBEING GROUP 3 ARRESTEE SUPPORT GROUP

PREP LIKE A PRO

INDUCTION NVDA / LEGAL TRAINING AFFINITY GROUP BUDDY

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FRONT LINE Arrestable STEWARDS Non-arrestable AFFINITY GROUP Buddy duties

ROLES DURING ACTION

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PRACTICAL INFO ROLES DURING ACTION

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3 LAWYER’S INFO Useful to write it somewhere

n your body

4 NO GO Alcohol, drugs and weapons 1 ID Dutch law requires everyone to have her/his/their ID on her/him/them-self at all times. The choice to carry one's ID during an action all depends on how experienced, well-informed you are with the legal practicalities and the overall strategy of the action 2 MOBILE PHONES Useful for emergencies and also just for plain old fun

YOURSELF AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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1 AFFINITY GROUPS 2 STEWARDS spokesperson/police liaison, legal observers, de-escalators EHBO/first aid persons the cookiefairy, etc. 3 AUTHORITIES security guards or police 4 YOUR SECRET WEAPON “No comment”

r in some cases, “I don’t know” let the spokesperson or

police liaison do her/his/their job

YOUR SURROUNDINGS

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PRACTICAL INFO

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3 DETENTION Identification, turning in possessions Duration Right to a lawyer (your lawyer doesn’t have to be present) Interrogation Right to an interpreter Dietary requirements 4 REMEMBER TO KEEP CALM The process is designed to scare and intimidate you 5 FINES 1 WARNINGS 2 ARRESTS ID, body search, questions

THE AUTHORITIES

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1 ARRESTEE SUPPORT GROUP pass on any documents or information/details about how you were arrested/detained/treat- ed to the lawyer ASAP 2 FOLLOW UP WITH THE LAWYER this can take some time (i.e. court cases can take forever)

POST ARREST

3 CHECKING ON YOUR WELL-BEING You may speak to someone from Regenerative Culture for mental and emotional support ater your experience

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CHECK OUT

are there questions ? ¿ how do you feel MORE ABOUT YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST www.pilpnjcm.nl/en/dossiers/right-to-protest/