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May 2025
Salisbury vigil #127 well attended
Good turnout for the latest vigil. High level of recognition from passers-by Excellent turnout to today’s vigil with around 35 coming. There was also a fairly steady flow of car horns from passing motorists. A larger number than usual of people stopped to take note – nearly a hundred – which is encouraging. In a…
Violence, politicians, marches
Violence against Jews in UK has generated a lot of anger, fear and anxiety May 2026 The 126th peace vigil in Salisbury took place on Saturday 2 May with around 30 present. It passed without incident. A video of the event is available here courtesy of Peter Gloyns. It took place at the end of…
125 and counting …
The vigils continue while terrible events take place in the Middle East April 2026 Over 30 attended our 125th vigil – an activity which we started with no intention of it lasting so long. But the violence continues, homes are being systematically destroyed in southern Lebanon, much of Gaza has been destroyed and the killings…
Opposition to Death Penalty: UK Government’s Position
Government response to the petition April 2026 The government has responded to the thousands who signed a petition concerning the Israeli government’s bill to enable the use of the death penalty against Palestinians with no chance of appeal. The response: The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances. The Government has raised concerns with…
Foreign Office to close monitoring unit
Unit responsible for collecting information on conflict incidents is to close April 2026 The news is variously described as ‘unbelievable’ or ‘incredible’ but is reported to be true: the Labour government is to close the Conflict and Security Monitoring Unit which collects, verifies and analyses human rights incidents in Israel and in the occupied territories.…
Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire 
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