The government and monopoly media are renewing their attack on the youth with the hysteria promoted around "knife crime". The Prime Minister has announced that the government is publishing a "youth crime plan", to contain more "enforcement measures" which will further criminalise the youth. (17/07/08)

Hicham Yezza, a 30-year-old employee at the University of Nottingham and anti-war activist, is currently being held in detention while a judicial review of a decision to deport him is being carried out, following his arrest under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent release without charge. (12/06/08)

Hands Off Iraqi Oil is a coalition opposing any foreign exploitation of Iraq's oil reserves that violates the sovereignty of the Iraqi people over their oil. Members include Corporate Watch, Iraq Occupation Focus, Jubilee Iraq, PLATFORM, Voices UK, and War on Want. Supporters include Naftana and the Stop the War Coalition. (01/03/08)