" The behaviour of the Spanish state is an outrage to all democrats across Europe. The peaceful and courageous action of millions of Catalans has been an inspiration. But this movement requires international support...
The brutality and repression that has been visited upon the people of Catalonia cannot be allowed to continue, or to be legitimised. Hundreds of Scots have travelled to Catalonia to act as international observers, and to let the Spanish state know that the world is watching. At home, we have organised several demonstrations. News and pictures of these have circulated on Catalan social media, and we know that this has made a positive impact.
But we need to do more. Catalan human rights organisations and social movements have called for international support. That is why we are organising the Catalan Defence Committee Scotland, to help maximise our solidarity efforts. The name mirrors the local referendum defence committees set up by Catalans to defend the referendum process by practising non-violent mass action.
We believe:
• That the Catalan people have the right to self-determination.
• That the Catalan people are to be congratulated for the popular mobilisation, including protests, strike action, and occupations, that they have undertaken.
• That the deep repressive reflexes of the Spanish state are in part a reflection of its Francoist heritage.
We will:
• Call for solidarity demonstrations and actions
• Build diplomatic pressure on the UK government
• Organise motions and letters of support that can be passed through trade union branches, campaigns, political parties and so on.
• Work to twin Scottish towns and cities with Catalonia
• Lobby MSPs and the Scottish Government to do all it can to support the civil rights of Catalans
• Build links with social movements and organisations in Catalonia
• Organise a tour of public meetings across Scotland to raise support and awareness
• Facilitate open organising meetings to develop local defense committees/solidarity actions
But we need to do more. Catalan human rights organisations and social movements have called for international support. That is why we are organising the Catalan Defence Committee Scotland, to help maximise our solidarity efforts. The name mirrors the local referendum defence committees set up by Catalans to defend the referendum process by practising non-violent mass action.
We believe:
• That the Catalan people have the right to self-determination.
• That the Catalan people are to be congratulated for the popular mobilisation, including protests, strike action, and occupations, that they have undertaken.
• That the deep repressive reflexes of the Spanish state are in part a reflection of its Francoist heritage.
We will:
• Call for solidarity demonstrations and actions
• Build diplomatic pressure on the UK government
• Organise motions and letters of support that can be passed through trade union branches, campaigns, political parties and so on.
• Work to twin Scottish towns and cities with Catalonia
• Lobby MSPs and the Scottish Government to do all it can to support the civil rights of Catalans
• Build links with social movements and organisations in Catalonia
• Organise a tour of public meetings across Scotland to raise support and awareness
• Facilitate open organising meetings to develop local defense committees/solidarity actions
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