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Monday, June 02, 2008
Anti-war activists target 'barmy' Bush
Article in the Independent 2/6/08
Following the journalist George Monbiot's failed attempt to make a citizen's arrest on John Bolton, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, at the Hay literary festival last week, plans are afoot to have George Bush apprehended when he visits Britain next month.
An anti-war organisation called the No Confidence Campaign is calling for the US President to be sectioned when he arrives here in two weeks' time. "Under the Mental Health Act 1983, a person can be sectioned if they are likely to cause harm to themselves or to others," says a spokesman. "It is beyond dispute that George Bush has caused grievous harm to thousands of people in Iraq and, unless he is locked away in a secure institution, he looks set to do the same in Iran."
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/pandora/pandora-weller-still-in-a-town-called-malice-says-jam-drummer-838256.html
Article in the Independent 2/6/08
Following the journalist George Monbiot's failed attempt to make a citizen's arrest on John Bolton, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, at the Hay literary festival last week, plans are afoot to have George Bush apprehended when he visits Britain next month.
An anti-war organisation called the No Confidence Campaign is calling for the US President to be sectioned when he arrives here in two weeks' time. "Under the Mental Health Act 1983, a person can be sectioned if they are likely to cause harm to themselves or to others," says a spokesman. "It is beyond dispute that George Bush has caused grievous harm to thousands of people in Iraq and, unless he is locked away in a secure institution, he looks set to do the same in Iran."
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/pandora/pandora-weller-still-in-a-town-called-malice-says-jam-drummer-838256.html
Campaigners Plan To Get Bush ‘Sectioned’ During UK Visit
No Confidence Campaign 26.05.2008 12:29
Under the Mental Health Act, a person is subject to compulsory admission for assessment in a mental institution if a doctor fears they are “likely to cause harm to themselves or others”. Using their knowledge of the system, the group composed of doctors, psychologists and mental health professionals will attempt to force an emergency section on President Bush.
Armed with a doctor’s certificate, recommendations from two psychiatrists and a straight-jacket, a group of campaigners will attempt to get George W Bush sectioned under the Mental Health Act (1983) during his visit to Britain next month. The campaigners fear that Mr Bush is planning military intervention against Iran before the end of his term in office in January 2009. Under the Act, a person is subject to compulsory admission for assessment in a mental institution if a doctor fears they are “likely to cause harm to themselves or others”.
Using their knowledge of the system, the group composed of doctors, psychologists and mental health professionals will attempt to force an emergency section. An emergency admission for observation under Section 5 of the Act lasts up to three days and can be sanctioned by one doctor. Admission under Section 2 can last for 28 days, whilst under Section 4 the patient can be detained for up to six months.
The group behind this plan, the No Confidence Campaign, a non-aligned group of activists and health care professionals who came together before the 2003 invasion of Iraq in an attempt to force a vote of no confidence in the Tony Blair’s leadership on the grounds of mental incapacity. They believe that President Bush’s mental stability also needs to be examined. His youthful penchant for sticking firecrackers in live frogs and his defence of the practice of branding fraternity pledges with heated coat hangers has been reported in the New York Times and concerns about his messianic style of leadership are widespread.
Consultant psychiatrist Dr A Walker said today; “In Mr Bush we see an individual who believes he has been chosen by god, who holds to certain beliefs regardless of logic or fact, and who demonstrates an inability to empathise. These are classic symptoms of someone suffering from psychotic grandiose delusions.”
Steven Blaine, spokesman for the NCC, said today; “Under the Mental Health Act 1983 a person can be sectioned if they are likely to cause harm to themselves or to others. All his latest actions indicate that George Bush is intent on military intervention against Iran before he leaves office. It is beyond dispute that George W Bush has caused grievous harm to thousands of in Iraq and unless he is locked away in a secure institution, he looks set to do the same in Iran. Whilst “men in white coats” armed with compulsory assessment orders will draw attention to the fact that an attack on Iran is not just a real possibility but an imminent reality. This action may be a ‘stunt’ but it is certainly no ‘joke’. Attacking Iran when she offers no direct to America breaks all precepts of international law and is nothing short of madness.”
The group will be tracking President Bush throughout his stay and hope that police will cooperate in enforcing the Section. To join the campaign or find out more contact noconfcamp@yahoo.co.uk
No Confidence Campaign e-mail: noconfcamp@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Dr Walker on 07963 991828
No Confidence Campaign 26.05.2008 12:29
Under the Mental Health Act, a person is subject to compulsory admission for assessment in a mental institution if a doctor fears they are “likely to cause harm to themselves or others”. Using their knowledge of the system, the group composed of doctors, psychologists and mental health professionals will attempt to force an emergency section on President Bush.
Armed with a doctor’s certificate, recommendations from two psychiatrists and a straight-jacket, a group of campaigners will attempt to get George W Bush sectioned under the Mental Health Act (1983) during his visit to Britain next month. The campaigners fear that Mr Bush is planning military intervention against Iran before the end of his term in office in January 2009. Under the Act, a person is subject to compulsory admission for assessment in a mental institution if a doctor fears they are “likely to cause harm to themselves or others”.
Using their knowledge of the system, the group composed of doctors, psychologists and mental health professionals will attempt to force an emergency section. An emergency admission for observation under Section 5 of the Act lasts up to three days and can be sanctioned by one doctor. Admission under Section 2 can last for 28 days, whilst under Section 4 the patient can be detained for up to six months.
The group behind this plan, the No Confidence Campaign, a non-aligned group of activists and health care professionals who came together before the 2003 invasion of Iraq in an attempt to force a vote of no confidence in the Tony Blair’s leadership on the grounds of mental incapacity. They believe that President Bush’s mental stability also needs to be examined. His youthful penchant for sticking firecrackers in live frogs and his defence of the practice of branding fraternity pledges with heated coat hangers has been reported in the New York Times and concerns about his messianic style of leadership are widespread.
Consultant psychiatrist Dr A Walker said today; “In Mr Bush we see an individual who believes he has been chosen by god, who holds to certain beliefs regardless of logic or fact, and who demonstrates an inability to empathise. These are classic symptoms of someone suffering from psychotic grandiose delusions.”
Steven Blaine, spokesman for the NCC, said today; “Under the Mental Health Act 1983 a person can be sectioned if they are likely to cause harm to themselves or to others. All his latest actions indicate that George Bush is intent on military intervention against Iran before he leaves office. It is beyond dispute that George W Bush has caused grievous harm to thousands of in Iraq and unless he is locked away in a secure institution, he looks set to do the same in Iran. Whilst “men in white coats” armed with compulsory assessment orders will draw attention to the fact that an attack on Iran is not just a real possibility but an imminent reality. This action may be a ‘stunt’ but it is certainly no ‘joke’. Attacking Iran when she offers no direct to America breaks all precepts of international law and is nothing short of madness.”
The group will be tracking President Bush throughout his stay and hope that police will cooperate in enforcing the Section. To join the campaign or find out more contact noconfcamp@yahoo.co.uk
No Confidence Campaign e-mail: noconfcamp@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Dr Walker on 07963 991828