April 17th 2012
Simon Moore, a habitant of London, took part in a protest against the construction of an Olympic facility. He has received a court order, which forbids him to approach any Olympic venue, activity or official. The interim antisocial order (asbo) is given to Moore by Scotland Yard, they are afraid of protests during the Olympic Games. Simon Moore was associated with the Occupying movement, which tried to stop the construction of this Olympic facility on Leyton March. The tents of the protesters were removed from the green space near the Olympic Park. If Simon Moore will trespass any building or land from the Olympic Games, he risks a prison sentence. Simon Moore has declared he has no intention to disrupt the Olympic ceremonies.
Opinion:
I think it is a bit exaggerated that a sympathiser from the Occupy movement gets an asbo. I do not think this movement will cause trouble during the Olympic ceremonies. So far, the Occupy protests were non-violent. The government of the United Kingdom is very afraid of attacks or other criminal activities during the games. The real danger will probably come from other groups. In January, three people from Pakistan were removed from the UK. They were charged in court for planning criminal activities during the Olympic Games.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/apr/17/protester-receives-olympic-asbo
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