Thread by @SVPhillimore

Thanks to @TheCriticMag and @Telegraph for covering this. I think it’s important.

Why is Eventbrite obstructing my book launch? thecritic.co.uk/why-is-eventbr…

Interestingly, the account that has complained about me seems no longer to exist. I suspect the usual form of cowardice that often goes hand in hand with this kind of intimidation.

I have received as yet no reply to my email from @EventbriteUK requesting either an appeal mechanism or details of exactly why me and @moleatthedoor are ‘hateful, dangerous and violent’. I therefore hope to be speaking to my solicitor today.

He agrees I have a sound Equality Act claim and also wishes to explore Article 10 and defamation issues. I therefore expect to set up the crowdfunder at the end of the two week period. I am afraid I have no faith that @EventbriteUK will respond or do the right thing.

So #LawFare it is. I am so sorry we have to keep doing this. But I do not see what other options we have. Thanks to everyone who has indicated they will support this financially.

The event will go ahead. If the Conway Hall are persuaded to pull it, I will add them to any legal action. We already have the promise of another venue. 2nd December 7pm. I have the list of all those who bought tickets.

And of all the institutional captures and cowardice, the one that cuts the deepest for me is the silence from the Bar. Where are you? Apart from some honourable exceptions, your silence continues to deafen.