Take action against Arms Fairs

CAAT supporters make their point at Farnborough 2004

There are many ways in which you can help in the campaign to stop arms fairs - from writing letters to taking part in non-violent direct action. Here are a few ideas.

Write a letter

Spread the word about the negative impact of arms fairs to make it harder for decision-makers to support them. You might want to write to your local newspaper or MP, using some of the main arguments which we think are important.

Take local action

A range of other groups are taking action to try to stop arms fairs.

East London Against the Arms Fair (ELAAF) holds regular musical protests outside the ExCel centre as part of a campaign to persuade other groups not to hold events at the venue until the DSEi arms fairs have been cancelled. They are also lobbying decision-makers and working with local people to get the arms fair out of Newham. The group meets on the second Monday of each month at the Garden Café (7 Cundy Road, London E16 3DJ). Everyone is welcome. For more information write to ELAAF c/o C.I.U. Durning Hall, Earlham Grove, London E7 9AB, or call or email Anna at the CAAT office.

Disarm DSEi is co-ordinating a week of action and resistance to the DSEi arms fair. They are also facilitating monthly pickets and calling for email blockades of Spearhead Exhibitions, who organise DSEi and other arms fairs. Website >>

Local CAAT groups are involved in anti-arms fair campaigning, including against Helitech in Cambridgeshire. Contact the office to find your nearest local group.

Put pressure on the organisers of the fairs

Shut down the whitehall gunrunners
The Defence Export Services Organisation (DESO) promotes UK Arms Companies at the taxpayers' expense (to the tune of around £16 million each year). Specifically it plays a massive role in organising DSEI and Farnborough. You can support the campaign to shut down the whitehall gunrunners by writing to your MP.