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About the ABC


The Anarchist Black Cross was originated in Tsarist Russia to organise aid for political prisoners. In the late 1960s the organisation resurfaced in Britain, where it first worked to aid prisoners of the Spanish resistance fighting the dictator Franco's police. Now it has expanded and groups are found in many countries around the world. We support anarchist and other class struggle prisoners, fund-raise on behalf of prisoners in need of funds for legal cases or otherwise, and organise demonstrations of solidarity with imprisoned anarchists and other prisoners.


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ABC T-SHIRTS - £9

ABC t-shirts- the back has the ABC clenched fist and cross logo and "Anarchist Black Cross - Supporting anarchist and other class struggle prisoners", front has small 'broken chains 1p' logo on left of chest. Available in a suprising and imaginative colour choice of black or black, with white print. We normally have S, M, L & XL sizes, but please check for availability before ordering.

All money raised over costs goes directly to prisoner support. Post and packing is included in the price. Please send cheques or postal orders payable to "ABC" to:  ABC, PO Box 74, Brighton BN1 4ZQ


First image is front print, second is back print


The Bottled Wasp Pocket Diary 2013


2013 diary cover by clifford harper

Btand new this year a not-for-profit prisoner support fundraising diary project featuring daily, weekly and monthly historical listings and milestones in the worlds of prison and anarchist and class struggle politics, together with long-term anarchist and class struggle prisoners' birthdays. Additionally, the 2013 edition includes articles on a number of subjects including the history of ABC and practical advice on prisoners support, alongside contri-butions from the likes of Legal Defence & Monitoring Group on 'No Comment' and suing the police, Haven Books to Prisoners, Kate Sharpley Library, Green & Black Cross, etc. plus extensive links to other groups active in these areas.

Price: £4.00 [now post free in the UK]

Please send cheques made payable to "The Bottled Wasp" to: Brighton ABC, PO Box 74, Brighton, BN1 4ZQ, UK.


Pamphlets-


The Prison Within The Prison

The Spanish State's prison system condemns political and rebellious prisoners to the FIES isolation units, brutal and dehumanising "prisons within the prisons" which have been the focus of widespread resistance, on both sides of the walls. In this booklet, some of the participants in this revolt against prisons and the state share their thoughts and experiences. [38 pages] Also available as a paper copy for £1 including postage. SOLD OUT

In PDF format


The Prison Works

Occasional Texts On The Roles Of Prison And Prison Labour

Join fund raising publication from Brighton ABC and the Campaign Against Prison Slavery. Four articles: What Is Prison For? - a short guide to the history and theory of crime and punishment from an anarchist perspective; Prison Works? - the role of prison labour; Are Prisoners Slaves? - an opinion piece commissioned by the Independent Monitor; and Why Prisoner Solidarity? - the full text of an article from Freedom Vol. 70 No. 20. [20 pages] Also available as a paper copy for £1 including postage. Reprinted and available again.

In PDF format


Leaflets


In PDF format:

Writing To Prisoners [printable]

Social Prisoners [printable]