Network Against Prohibition (NAP) - NT Chapter

Remember Nguyen Tuong Van?
by Gary Meyerhoff - 25th February 2005

24-year-old Melbourne man Nguyen Tuong Van is on death row in Singapore.



Retrial ordered because of 'bias'
by Rob Inder-Smith - 11th January 2005

NAP win our first appeal in the NT Supreme Court.



Time on his side: big win for Napatistas
by Rob Inder-Smith - 25th November 2004

Scott White wins some time as he faces the prospect of a trial by jury for his role in the parliament invasion.



Don't Vote 2004
by NAP - November 2004

A message to the community about the upcoming Australian Federal Election.



Appeal 4 take their case to the supreme court
by Rob Inder-Smith - 18th September 2004

Rob reports on the epic three struggle in the NT Supreme Court before Justice David Angel. You can also find a link to Justice Angel's decision here.



The 18th Community Smoke-In proceeds without a hitch
by Gary Meyerhoff and Rob Inder-Smith - 12th July 2004

Rob and Gary report on the 18th Community Smoke-in for human rights.



Free Margot Laughton
by NAP - 5th July 2004

The homepage for the Free Margot Laughton campaign. Margot was released weeks after this page hit the net.



NAP urge NT Police to withdraw from the "War on Drugs"
by NAP - 27th June 2004

Strider on the proposed Humpty Doo Police Complex and drug prohibition.



NT Pollies on Drugs
by Hansard - 18th May 2004

The NT Legislative Assembly debate the LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS (RANDOM DRUG TESTING) BILL (Serial 199)



Vote 1 Stuart Highway
by NAP - May 2004

Stuart Highway runs as the NAP Candidate for Lord Mayor of the City of Darwin.



Piers Akerman reveals the true colours of Major Brian Watters - Australian Drug Czar
by NAP - 5th February 2004

The NAP crew express their concern at the role of Major Watters in Australian drug policy.



Margot Laughton - Stolen Generation member and first victim of drug house laws. Appeal heard in the NT Supreme Court
by Rob Inder-Smith - 4th February 2004

The prosecutor in Darwin’s “gunga granny’’ case is proof of just how cold-blooded, insane and ignorant lawyers must be to earn a buck.



Suspect Evidence Re-emerges
by Mick Lambe - 10th December 2003

Today at the darwin Magistrate's Court, a court orderly who wishes to
remain anonymous, informed me that "they have found the missing
tape."



Open letter to Mark Latham (Federal Opposition Leader) on Labor Drug Policy
by Stuart Highway - 4th December 2003

I urge you to look forward, to the future of Australia, rather than back to how things were in the 1950s. If you do this you will earn the support and admiration of many, many Australians who have grown weary of arrogant, conservative, unaccountable  politicians who seem to be out of touch with the day-to-day realities of life.



The video they didn't want you to see!
by Mick Lambe - 2nd December 2003

The Police-doctored Parliament video has gone missing. The one that conveniently focuses elsewhere whenever assaults on protestors take place.



Scott White committed to stand trial in NT Supreme Court
by NAP - 1st December 2003

A report on Scott White's committal hearing at the Darwin Magistrate's Court for his role in the parliament invasion. During proceedings Scott is taken into custody and his bail revoked.



Parliament 5 - Appeal of conviction adjourned
by Mick Lambe - 24th November 2003

Mick Lambe reports on an adjournement in the parliament invasion case.



Latest on the parliament invasion case
by Mick Lambe - November 2003

A compilation of parliament invasion links. Current at November 2003.



Article on amended appeal for parliament 5
by Mick Lambe - 20th November 2003

I've not bothered with this case until recently, as other concerns and commitments have been absorbing my attention. I assure you, having to become a Constitutional lawyer in four days, really is the least of my problems.



Amended appeal for parliament 5
by Mick Lambe and Gary Meyerhoff - November 2003

IN THE MATTER OF a conviction (or order or adjudication) made on the 5th day of June, 2003 by the Court of Summary Jurisdiction of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia on the hearing of a certain information (or complaint) wherein PAUL FRANCIS TUDOR-STACK of Darwin, was the informant (complainant) and MICHAEL PAUL LAMBE the Defendant.



Free Luke Masters
by NAP - 8th October 2003

Luke Masters served 15 days for his role in the parliament invasion.



Do As I Say
by Mick Lambe - September 2003

Marion Scrymgour's son is busted for dealing drugs in an aboriginal community. Marion just happens to be the chair of the government's parliamentary committee on substance abuse.



Rugrats - NAP members Committed for another trial in 2004
by Robert Inder-Smith - 17th September 2003

Rob reports on another court battle.



Another analysis of the Parliament Invasion case
by Robert Inder-Smith - June 2003

NAP's resident journo (and a defendant in the case) gives his version of events. A must read for those interested in this case.



Police pursue prison for paper shufflers
by Mick Lambe - 18th June 2003

Report on case regarding the action at the NT Chief Health Officers office. The first time anyone in the NT is charged with the business invasion offence. Max penalty 7 years.



The Devine Critique
by Mick Lambe - June 2003

Jail My Son - screams NT News headlines... Mick Lambe responds.



The Melbourne Indy Chronicles
by Mick Lambe - 2003

Day by day, blow by blow reports on the parliament house case. Over 2 weeks of hearing in the Darwin Maggies Court.



NT Labor's tough new approach on dissent
by Ema Corro - 9th June 2003

NAP and PARIAH activists charged with business invasion for sitting in the Chief Ministers office. They face 7 years jail and are set for trial by judge and jury in Feb 2004.



Aboriginal People and Marijuana
by Mick Lambe - December 2002

A series of articles refuting the State's assertion that indigenous people are killing themselves because of marijuana.



Ema Corro railroaded at Darwin Magistrate's Court
by Mick Lambe December 2002

Ema appears before the dreaded David Loadman to face dodgy charges arising from the parliament house action.



Seventh NAP Smoke-in succeeds despite intimidation
by Mick Lambe - October 2002

Gary and Stuart are released from prison but bail conditions prevent them from associating with other NAP members.



Darwin City Council refuse a permit for the 7th Community Smoke-In
by Dave Pollock - NT Greens - 23rd October 2002

I am NOT a member of NAP (Network Against Prohibition) and although some of their views seem very sensible, I do not agree with them all. However I strongly support their fundamental right to be able to hold peaceful rallies in Raintree Park if they wish to do so.



The State strikes back
by Mick Lambe - October 2002

Gary and Stuart are released from prison but bail conditions prevent them from associating with other NAP members.



The NT News on NAP and our response.
by Gary and Mick - October 2002

Nicolette is busted for contempt of court and bail conditions are set that prevent Gary from associating with the people he lives with outside of the boundaries of his home.



NT Police militancy escalates - more photos...
Part 2 by Mick Lambe - 12th October 2002

Articles on Police Militarism and the 'drug war'.



NT Police militancy escalates
Part 1 by Mick Lambe - 11th October 2002
NT Police attack NAP activists again at peaceful drug law reform rally.



Why Peter Toyne must go
by Mick Lambe November 2002

NT Attorney General in contempt of court.



Australian Press Council - NAP Complaint
by NAP - October 2002

Complaint to the Australian Press Council on the NT News reporting of the Karama raid.



Truth: the first casualty in the drug war
by Mick Lambe - September 2002

Napsters picket a drug raid in suburban Karama.



S11 Paranoia
by Jude McCulloch and Nicolette Naxalite 26th September 2002

Articles on Police Militarism and the 'drug war'.



A fair trial in the Northern Territory?
by Mick Lambe - September 2002

Article on the anti NAP/PARIAH bias of the Darwin Magistrate's court.



The Northern Territory of Australia - A police state
by Mick Lambe

An article on the role the NT Police play in Northern Territory Politics



Sponsor a subpoena
by NAP - August 2002

NAP campaign to raise funds to subpoena politicians to court for the parliament invasion case.



NAP members accused of being terrorists
by Mick Lambe - August 2002

Napster Andrew Deacon is sentenced for his part in the parliament house action.



NAP activists present pigs heads to NT Police Minister       
by Mick Lambe - 23rd August 2002
 
NAP take more action, this time at the NT Police Conference.
 

Drug Law reform Activists occupy NT Chief Health Officers Office
NAP Media releases - 2nd July 2002

NAP take action to defend the rights of opiate dependent people in the NT.



NT Labor persecute GP working with Opiate dependent people
NAP Media releases - 30 June 2002

Dr Henry Pang is targeted by the authorities for the crime of seeing opiate dependent people.



Hotels concerned new NT drug legislation will cause problems
by ABC News online -  22 June 2002

State Drug Houses worried about drug house laws - how ironic.



Young people hammered by NT Labor Government
by Gary Meyerhoff - May 2002
 
Article on proposed youth curfews and more powers for the NT Police.



NAP let the cops have their say
by Urban75.com

UK Police on ending the war on drug users.

Support from the Victorian Hep C Council.



Support from Nimbin
From the Nimbin Hemp Embassy - 24 April 2002

"...the NT has shown they believe (pot smokers) are criminals"


Protestors to smoke 3ft joint
by news.com.au - 19 April 2002

Even Murdoch's boys got into the action.



NT Labor Drug Policy
2001 - Pre-election propaganda

Straight from the horse's mouth. "Tough on Drugs" (Soft on Police Brutality). 



Cannabis advocates disappointed with smoke-in arrests
by ABC News 21 April 2002

ABC give our side of the story.



36-Inch Marijuana Cigarette Is a Joke
by Reuters - 21 April 2002

Story breaks internationally, even if Reuters get the facts wrong.



Arrests dampen NT smoke-in
by ABC News - 20 April 2002
More from the ABC on the police attack.



NSW Health Professional -- to Clare Martin: "Have Your Police gone mad?"
by Rod MacQueen - 23 April 2002

Dr MacQueen explains in no uncertain terms how disappointed he is in the treatment of peaceful protestors by NT Police to Labor NT Chief Minister - Clare Martin. He too, 'picks up' on the 'preferential' treatment of violent drinkers by NT Police.



Up to 50 involved in Darwin brawl
by ABC News - 21 April, 2002

Two Police injured, one person hospitalized. No-one arrested.
Alcohol and violent drinkers are socially acceptable.


NT Pot Protest succeeds despite Police attack: NT Police attack political activists
by Mick Lambe - 21 April, 2002

Report on the 1st Community Smoke-in held by NAP when we were attacked by the NT Police.