Protest plan over Assange speech

9:30am Tuesday 22nd January 2013 in News

Protests are expected outside the Oxford Union tomorrow after organisers invited Wikileaks founder Julian Assange as a guest speaker.

Mr Assange, currently claiming political asylum inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, will appear via videolink as part of an awards ceremony on whistleblowing.

The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations.

Actor Sir Patrick Stewart was due to speak at the debating club last night.

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9:40am Tue 22 Jan 13

SamSpinx says...

Are they protesting because he is accused, is not facing the accusations or... other?

Really clearly written article, not at all ambiguous.
Are they protesting because he is accused, is not facing the accusations or... other? Really clearly written article, not at all ambiguous. SamSpinx

10:02am Tue 22 Jan 13

gymrat34 says...

So what if he speaks? You'd think the LGBTQ Society would know all about wanting to be heard and expressing your views and being understood even.
So what if he speaks? You'd think the LGBTQ Society would know all about wanting to be heard and expressing your views and being understood even. gymrat34

10:03am Tue 22 Jan 13

Lord Palmerstone says...

SamSpinx wrote:
Are they protesting because he is accused, is not facing the accusations or... other? Really clearly written article, not at all ambiguous.
I think it's because he couldn't be a**ed to waste months in Sweden while their coppers dealt with the allegations (actually, if they've got enough evidence to charge, then charge for goodness sake,what's all the winceying around? And if they haven't, drop it-now) That would be the left's take on it, I think, though he has had the support of some of the luvvies. Never mind, Simone, it's all grist to your CV and in 8 years time you'll be the CEO of a mid-size charity. Won't the Pony Club girls be excited!
[quote][p][bold]SamSpinx[/bold] wrote: Are they protesting because he is accused, is not facing the accusations or... other? Really clearly written article, not at all ambiguous.[/p][/quote]I think it's because he couldn't be a**ed to waste months in Sweden while their coppers dealt with the allegations (actually, if they've got enough evidence to charge, then charge for goodness sake,what's all the winceying around? And if they haven't, drop it-now) That would be the left's take on it, I think, though he has had the support of some of the luvvies. Never mind, Simone, it's all grist to your CV and in 8 years time you'll be the CEO of a mid-size charity. Won't the Pony Club girls be excited! Lord Palmerstone

11:31am Tue 22 Jan 13

Sandy Wimpole-Smythe says...

The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations.


Nice to know that this organisation believes in free speech. I will remember that the next time they are whining when someone is sacked, refused entry etc for their sexuality.
The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations. Nice to know that this organisation believes in free speech. I will remember that the next time they are whining when someone is sacked, refused entry etc for their sexuality. Sandy Wimpole-Smythe

5:44pm Tue 22 Jan 13

Grunden Skip says...

Are these the same students that went pop idol crazy fawning over the most famous child molester in the world when he spoke there a few years ago?
Are these the same students that went pop idol crazy fawning over the most famous child molester in the world when he spoke there a few years ago? Grunden Skip

1:51am Wed 23 Jan 13

tildacity says...

"The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations."

I do so hope both the reporter and editor embrace this opportunity to review ambiguous antecedents with their faculty advisor.
"The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations." I do so hope both the reporter and editor embrace this opportunity to review ambiguous antecedents with their faculty advisor. tildacity

4:29pm Wed 23 Jan 13

Grunden Skip says...

tildacity wrote:
"The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations."

I do so hope both the reporter and editor embrace this opportunity to review ambiguous antecedents with their faculty advisor.
I didn't realise that Simone was wanted by the Swedes as well :-}
[quote][p][bold]tildacity[/bold] wrote: "The protests are being organised by Simone Webb, president of the Oxford University LGBTQ society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) over the fact that he is wanted for extradition to Sweden over rape allegations." I do so hope both the reporter and editor embrace this opportunity to review ambiguous antecedents with their faculty advisor.[/p][/quote]I didn't realise that Simone was wanted by the Swedes as well :-} Grunden Skip

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