March 09, 2010

New BNP constitution 'discriminates indirectly'

The British National Party was accused today of “indirectly” discriminating against black and Asian people even though the party no longer bars them from joining

A new constitution allowing people of any ethnic origin to join the party obliged prospective members to support its principles, which meant the door was, in reality, only “pretty narrowly open” for “non-indigenous Britons”, London’s Central County Court heard.

But the BNP, which voted to amend its constitution last month after the Equality and Human Rights Commission took legal action over the far-right party’s whites-only membership policy, denied the allegations and said it had a “waiting list” of black and Asian people and would welcome more applications from ethnic minorities.

The party will have to wait to find out if its decision to scrap the previous policy went far enough to meet race relations laws. After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Paul Collins said he would issue his judgment on the matter on Friday.

During a day of legal submissions, the court heard prospective members had to sign up to principles including a duty to oppose the promotion of any form of “integration or assimilation” that impacted on the “indigenous British” and a requirement to support the “maintenance and existence of the unity and integrity of the indigenous British”.

Robin Allen, QC, representing the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said: “That is something which we would submit is indirectly discriminatory. They will put persons who do not fall into the indigenous British category at a disadvantage.”

He argued the principles could be interpreted to oppose mixed marriages and could force people to deny their own identity.

“We simply say from the commission’s point of view we are statutorily obliged to encourage diversity and recognise diversity as part of the British state in its widest sense,” he said. “We’re indifferent as to the expression of views as long as they are lawful. It’s the condition of access that we take exception to.”

The new, twelfth version of the constitution also includes a measure that members have to agree to two BNP officials - one male and one female - visiting their home for up to two hours, the court heard. Mr Allen said this could be used to enable potential members to be intimidated, although there was no evidence it had been used in that way.

Gwynn Price Rowlands, for the BNP, told the hearing there were “significant numbers” of members who were mixed race or in mixed marriages, along with “several” Jewish members.

“They (the BNP) make it clear that they would welcome more applications from ethnic minorities,” he said.

Mr Rowlands told the court he “could not understand” how a black or Asian person supporting the concept of British nationalism could be discriminatory, adding the BNP was “simply putting their principles forward and allowing any ethnic minority member to join and support and espouse those principles”.

Hillingdon and Uxbridge Times

16 comments:

Lurker said...

Look what I just found

Clive Jefferson Dictator , drug dealer and big time crook..

Alleged PPC for Copeland , the area of the country he is most Hated.
Up until now he has fairly well been left alone by all media etc , but now all the truth about this very nasty person has had his true agenda leaked .
Ultimate desire is to be Elected to Parliament for no other reason to be better than the small time crook he is , Sqaunders the North West funds on his lavish lifestyle , runs his guzzling car courtesy of party funds , Threatens Members on a daily basis and still has his network of drug dealing ( see local evening newspaper for some of his closest friends been guilty of major drug dealing ) . His Police friends whom he regularly informs to will not protect him this time.
Also openly brags that all stories put out is Just propaganda and has absolutely no truth.
Just released is his new Cock in the name of Ian Holt whom foot worships him at every opportunity.
Welcome to sir Clive the fall guy..

http://exbnpbringthetruth.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

"Gwynn Price Rowlands, for the BNP, told the hearing there were “significant numbers” of members who were mixed race or in mixed marriages, along with “several” Jewish members"

It never ceases to amaze me that White people with non-White spouses, and even bi-racial children, join the BNP.

Isn't Griffin on the record as being opposed to such unions as they "water down racial purity"?

Anonymous said...

List of BNP fascist candidates standing in the General election was been put online, I see that deranged mental bitch is contesting one.

Carshalton and Wallington...Charlotte Lewis

http://bnpelectionresults.blogspot.com/2009/12/list-of-ppc-standing-for-bnp-so-far.html

Anonymous said...

i aint no lawyer,but surely they wont pass this ??

Anonymous said...

If the curts allow the BNP to get off this time, most surely Griffo is being allowed to continue unabated by the powers that be.

NewsHound said...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/mar/09/english-defence-league-aylesbury

THE EDL ARE NOW TARGETING MIDDLE CLASS RURAL AREAS

Aaron said...

Does anyone know where the BNP are transmitting from in Thurrock?

I haven't yet managed to pick up their station but the thought that those pricks are out there illegally polluting the airwaves with their filth is very depressing.

John P said...

Aaron said...

Does anyone know where the BNP are transmitting from in Thurrock?

I haven't yet managed to pick up their station but the thought that those pricks are out there illegally polluting the airwaves with their filth is very depressing.


Do you have any more details about this? Are they transmitting on AM/FM or just online?

Aaron said...

Do you have any more details about this? Are they transmitting on AM/FM or just online?

According to a local BNP official's blog they are broadcasting on 92.8 FM and online. They only have a reach of 2miles but plan to extend it to 30 miles once they get a booster amp.

They claim to be transmitting from a mobile vehicle but that's probably bullshit to mislead anyone trying to track them down.

It would not surprise me if they are actually transmitting from a tower block in Grays or Tilbury.

Anonymous said...

I've just heard the judge is about to uphold the EHRC's accusation and the BNP will essentialy cease to exist as of Friday! Congrats all and well done.

toneluck said...

Nick Griffin is a pirate radio DJ?

That's a criminal offence.

Someone shop them to the DTI. And quick!!!

Aaron said...

A friend of mine was driving through Chadwell St Mary this morning and has confirmed that he heared Griffins voice on the channel 98.2. She said it was clear as a bell so Tilbury flats is probably where they are transmitting or though it's possible they could have two transmitters so they can confuse the Authorities.

Aaron said...

Update on Thurrock BNP 92.8.

It's not actually Griffin live on air it's a tape recording of his voice.

At one point they gave out a phone number for requests so I am going to have a listen out for it and I'll post it on here when I get it.

Aaron said...

Update on Thurrock BNP 92.8 fm

The Fascist knobhead DJ gives his name as Ray and offers his phone number which is 019922638605 for requests & info.

I phoned a couple of hours ago and when someone answered I blew a rasberry down the phone.

He called me a stupid cunt and then hung up.

Aaron said...

Update on Thurrock BNP 92.8 fm

A friend of mine at Uni phoned me last night and told me that a lot of people are really pissed off with Thurrock BNP because they are wiping out, probably on purpose, KLASH FM which is a Garage/R&B pirate station that broadcasts on the same frequency.

Aaron said...

Update on Thurrock BNP 92.8 fm

I think they've been caught as they've been off air since 10am this morning.

Will keep an eye on the local media for any news.