I've found an interesting piece of news:
Google "leeds man charged with terror offenses" and even on the page n-th of the results you'll find the same article. It is thanks to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Press_Association a situation similar to Sinclair script, all the TV stations reciting exactly the same thing:
There are some other media outlets that provide additional information:
The charges allege that Golaszewski was found with copies of 21 Silent Techniques of Killing by Master Hei Long, The Anarchist Cookbook and The Big Book of Mischief on 23 February in Leeds. It is also alleged that he had in his possession the Improvised Munitions Handbook, Murder Inc, The Book by Jack the Rippa, and Minimanual Of The Urban Guerilla, by Carlos Marighella.
Pawel Golaszewski faces six counts under the Terrorism Act and has been charged with possession of a document or record "containing information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism".
(it makes sense - SIX books and SIX counts)
The article mentions the hearing date:
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 15 March [2019].
It also mentions the name of the lawyer:
Golaszewski’s lawyer, Frances Hertzog, indicated not-guilty pleas on his behalf and made no application for bail.
There are some links after putting that name into search engine:
Will ask for more information, more than click-baiting press articles. The reason for reaching out is to obtain more information:
- freedom of speech, freedom of expression, self-defence
- 500kg of explosives and structural plans of important buildings
Magistrates questioned this guy and he said nothing:
Golaszewski appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Saturday. Assisted by an interpreter, he spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address, and that his nationality was Polish.
He had an interpreter, but did he have a barrister? (the piece of news does not mention that)
Many action movies, don't tell anything without a lawyer, right to remain silence, everything will be used against you.
Did he have a lawyer during the hearing? "Assisted by an interpreter" - does it mean, beyond the reasonable doubt that he was not assisted by a barrister?
Is it legal if I attend the court and tell the court / judge / jury that the books he is charged with are available on https://amazon.com or https://archive.org ?
I'd rather not risk terrorism charges for merely visiting https://amazon.com what if they offer a free preview?
I'd rather not ask anything... I'm just genuinely curious. Similar age, similar geographical area, I don't want to land in jail for my web browsing history.
Law is the law, dura lex sed lex:
Basic research
- The Old Bailey is Crown Court
Also at the back of the court, often adjacent to the dock, is an area from where members of the public can observe the proceedings. In some courts, notably the Old Bailey, this area is positioned above the defendant.
The Crown Court is usually open to the public. People may sit quietly and listen at the back of the court.
Make sure everything is turned off (phone, iPod etc.), because if you disturb them they get majorly pissed off. If you are caught video recording or taking pictures etc. you can be fined, and then sent to prison for up to 2 years!
