Simon Peter Anderton spent 11 days living on top of the North East landmark the Tyne Bridge. He remained atop for 11 days beside a 25ft ‘happy fatherless day’ purple banner. The protest was to highlight the tens of thousands of children unable to have a loving relationship with their dad on Father’s Day because of the failings of family courts. Upon Simon ending his protest he attended Fourth Banks police station in Newcastle Upon Tyne and was given the impression that no further action would be taken. Now some 4 months late he has received notification to appear at Newcastle Magistrate Courts on Wednesday 11th November at 2pm. He has been charged under section 68 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act for aggravated trespass. The charge, if proven, carries a maximum sentence of £2,500 fine or 3 months in prison.
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October 31, 2015
We hit 250 signatures today. Post this link on Facebook and tag your local representatives to demand the charges against Simon be dropped.
Reached 250 supporters
October 31, 2015
October 30, 2015
The authorities are moving ahead with this charge despite earlier indications that the matter was closed. Email the local magistrate office today to express your opposition to these proceedings. Keep forwarding the petition link to your contacts so we can keep the pressure on until the court date.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2015
150 Comments
I have great respect for what you're doing. I haven't seen my son for over 4 years as they just moved away and i don't know where they are. It's heartbreaking that a family decide that my son doesn't need a Father in his life and just block me and disappear with no acknowledgement that i am his Dad. Respect !!!
Simon should not face criminal charges. This was a peaceful protest, no damage was caused, no one was hurt/aggrieved, and the public support was overwhelming. This is a complete waste of tax payers money and the court's time.
Total respect to the man for doin what he did have been in the position were I havnt been able to see my son due to split up and know there needs to be a lot more done to help farthers because at the minute there is no justice for farther
It's an absolute disgrace that Simon is up in court for this its about time more fathers were as passionate and persistant as Simon even my 9 yr old daughter is behind Simon off her own back leave him alone at least he cares , start getting all the dead beat so called dad's in court that would be more beneficial to our children
No harm was caused and a pertinent issue was brought to public awareness. Dragging this case through the mire of the courts will serve no possible purpose and is nothing more than the authorities yet again attempting to keep the public under the cosh. Shame on them.
You steal our entire reason for living and working. This life is completely empty. The first amendment is the right to pursuot of happiness. There is no happiness.
Think this is great well done who ever set it up
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Simon Peter Anderton spent 11 days living on top of the North East landmark the Tyne Bridge. He remained atop for 11 days beside a 25ft ‘happy fatherless day’ purple banner. The protest was to highlight the tens of thousands of children unable to have a loving relationship with their dad on Father’s Day because of the failings of family courts. Upon Simon ending his protest he attended Fourth Banks police station in Newcastle Upon Tyne and was given the impression that no further action would be taken. Now some 4 months late he has received notification to appear at Newcastle Magistrate Courts on Wednesday 11th November at 2pm. He has been charged under section 68 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act for aggravated trespass. The charge, if proven, carries a maximum sentence of £2,500 fine or 3 months in prison.
Updates
October 31, 2015
We hit 250 signatures today. Post this link on Facebook and tag your local representatives to demand the charges against Simon be dropped.
Reached 250 supporters
October 31, 2015
October 30, 2015
The authorities are moving ahead with this charge despite earlier indications that the matter was closed. Email the local magistrate office today to express your opposition to these proceedings. Keep forwarding the petition link to your contacts so we can keep the pressure on until the court date.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2015
150 Comments
It's amazing that fathers can be prosecuted for drawing attention to the failings of Family Law yet mothers can decide to not comply with Court Orders (including Parenting Orders) without any action being taken against them at all.
I have great respect for what you're doing. I haven't seen my son for over 4 years as they just moved away and i don't know where they are. It's heartbreaking that a family decide that my son doesn't need a Father in his life and just block me and disappear with no acknowledgement that i am his Dad. Respect !!!
Simon should not face criminal charges. This was a peaceful protest, no damage was caused, no one was hurt/aggrieved, and the public support was overwhelming. This is a complete waste of tax payers money and the court's time.
Total respect to the man for doin what he did have been in the position were I havnt been able to see my son due to split up and know there needs to be a lot more done to help farthers because at the minute there is no justice for farther
It's an absolute disgrace that Simon is up in court for this its about time more fathers were as passionate and persistant as Simon even my 9 yr old daughter is behind Simon off her own back leave him alone at least he cares , start getting all the dead beat so called dad's in court that would be more beneficial to our children
No harm was caused and a pertinent issue was brought to public awareness. Dragging this case through the mire of the courts will serve no possible purpose and is nothing more than the authorities yet again attempting to keep the public under the cosh. Shame on them.
You steal our entire reason for living and working. This life is completely empty. The first amendment is the right to pursuot of happiness. There is no happiness.
Think this is great well done who ever set it up
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It's amazing that fathers can be prosecuted for drawing attention to the failings of Family Law yet mothers can decide to not comply with Court Orders (including Parenting Orders) without any action being taken against them at all.