The BNP is in court today to defend its “whites only” policy for membership of the party.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued county court proceedings against the far-right party on August 24 after voicing concerns in June about its constitution and membership criteria.
John Wadham, legal director at the Equality and Human Rights Commission said: “The BNP has said that it is not willing to amend its membership criteria which we believe are discriminatory and unlawful.
BNP in court over membership rules – Press Association
BNP man pleads guilty for doing Nazi salute
Hat-tip to Lancaster Unity for their story about a BNP member who has been fined for giving a Nazi salute during scuffles with protesters at the Party’s annual Red, White and Blue festival.
John Jones, who was one of a small group who argued with anti-BNP protesters, was told by the police to leave the scene, but as he did so he made the gesture.
Jones pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour which was racially aggravated. He was fined £71, with £60 costs and a £15 Government surcharge. Presiding magistrate Anthony Stanley said the salute was a “serious offence”.
“BNP member pleads guilty to making Nazi salute in Codnor” - Lancaster Unity