Court date set for protesters against drug prohibition

Five members of the Network Against Prohibition have pleaded not guilty in the Darwin Magistrates Court to charges of loitering, causing annoyance and disorderly behaviour.

Gary Meyerhoff, Robert Inder-Smith, Stuart Highway, Shane Gibbs and Scott White were arrested and charged after a sit-in protest against drug house legislation on the steps of the Justice Department last month.

The five appeared briefly before Registrar Brenda McGarrity and after making pleas, were released on bail until May 13.

The Network members objected to an initial court date of May 8, as they intend to take part in a protest on that day.

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Pubdate: 4th April 2002
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