Lecturer, School of Law and Justice, Southern Cross University
Aidan Ricketts LLB(hons); LLM; M Ed is a legal academic specialising in social movements and activism. Aidan has published extensively in relation to protests, activism, police and protester liaison and anti-protests laws. Aidan is the author of 'The Activists Handbook, A Step by Step Guide to Particpatory Democracy' Zed Books, London 2012.
Aidan also teaches a university law elective titled "Public Interest Advocacy" which is based upon The Activist's Handbook.
Can a polite sign lead to political change? What kinds of protest work?
Aug 22, 2021 01:04 am UTC| Politics
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