Submitted by Matthew on 16 July, 2013 - 9:21
The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign (OTJC) has been established to campaign for an independent public enquiry into the policing at Orgreave coke works during the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike.
The campaign focuses particularly on events of 18 June 1984, when 95 miners were arrested and later charged with riot or unlawful assembly; the former charge carrying a possible life sentence at the time. The cases were subsequently dropped, but no apology has ever been offered. Campaigners also believe an independent enquiry could reveal the truth about the policing operation at Orgreave.
Sign the campaign’s petition and promote the campaign (including by inviting a speaker) in your union branch/community group.
For more info, visit the campaign website.
