In December, heavily armed police violently attacked peaceful protesters and arrested 41, including students’ union leader Michael Chessum in London. Students were also suspended at other universities and strict bail conditions imposed, including a ban on attending future protests or even public gatherings.
At the University of Birmingham on January 29, a meeting was organised by Defend Education Birmingham against the refusal of university authorities to discuss demands for greater democracy, to pay university staff at least the “Living Wage” and rescind their public support for increased tuition fees .... http://www.wsws.org
