The G20 Summit in London

[arthur11]

So Obama's arrival in england was glammed with talk of bullet proof swank cars, an entourage in the form of 100s of men in black shades and ultimatly hope of some new inspiring outcome to the meeting. But because of the death of Ian Tomilson by the hands of the police and various other assualts i was wondering what was actually discussed and if anything was rectified :S If anyone knows, enlighten me, if not, discuss policing tactics and actions, right? wrong? etc.. Heres some food for thought.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/apr/22/new-ian-tomlinson-g20-video

Another instance, where a policeman struck a woman. Theres some debate about this one though bcause she trying to claim around £50k.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Footage-Of-Police-Officer-Appearing-To-Hit-Female-Protester-With-Baton-AT-G20-Protests/Article/200904215261881?f=rss
(http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Footage-Of-Police-Officer-Appearing-To-Hit-Female-Protester-With-Baton-AT-G20-Protests/Article/200904215261881?f=rss)

Also Abit on Kettling Tactics.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8000641.stm

[DarkBunny]

sounds like she just wants fame and money from what i have read, what are your thoughts?

[TW501]

The official agenda for the summit was:
1) Coordinated macro-economic actions to revive the global economy, stimulate growth and employment – review measures taken and possible further steps.
2) Reform and improve financial sector and systems – continue to deliver progress on the Washington Summit action plan.
3) Reform international financial institutions – the International Monetary Fund, the Financial Stability Forum and the World Bank.

[DarkBunny]

i remember those when i was studying economics:P was there any other reason for the summit?

[TW501]

i remember those when i was studying economics:P was there any other reason for the summit?

Several agreements were reached, including an international $1.1 trillion fund for helping economies and boosting world trade, an agreement to raise global regulation, and agreements on the necessity for governments to increase their own regulations of business.

[vgrippa]

Don't forget about the clause from point 19 which allows for $250 Billion in SDRs to be added to the world economy. SDRs are Special Drawing Rights paper currency issued by the International Monetary Fund.

http://www.webofdebt.com/articles/basel.php