We are looking for committed and experienced team members to add to our Legal Support circle. The role will involve being a point of reference for questions relating to arrest, detention and prosecution of rebels as well as general issues relating to policing. There may also be elements of civil, corporate, employment law and more! So background in any type of law will be helpful.
A legal qualification is not essential, but would be helpful. Experience of police and protest law and the workings of the criminal justice system would be invaluable.
If you think you match this description, do please get in touch here or at xr-legal@riseup.net. We need you!
Location
From home role with XR UK (UK Wide)
Meeting Time
Tuesdays 1 - 2:30
Meeting Format
Conference call
Meeting Schedule
you decide
Essential Skills
Legal experience/knowledge (Any level)
Desired Skills
Interest in arrest welfare, NVDA, protest law etc (any level - this is a great opportunity to learn more)
Accessibility considerations
This role is being advertised by the following working group:
Arrestee and Legal Support
Location: XR UK (UK Wide)
The XR Arrestee and Legal Support Team has supported thousands of rebels through the arrest and court process by providing pre-action trainings, legal briefings, a 24/7 phone support line during actions where arrests are expected, and post-arrest support.