Cornwall 2000
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Cornwall 2000 is a Cornish
nationalist pressure group based in Bodmin
, Cornwall
, United Kingdom
. The group was formed by John Angarrack
, who has authored revisionist books on the history of Cornwall and has participated in the Cornish nationalist scene. The organisation is headquartered at John Angarrack's. Cornwall 2000 are currently fighting the UK government over the specific exclusion of the Cornish
from the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
.
into the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
with the European Court of Human Rights
. For a case to reach this stage however, it must be shown that Cornish campaigners and Cornwall 2000 have exhausted all domestic legal avenues by having the case summarily dismissed by the High Court
, the Appeal Court
and the House of Lords
. Cornwall 2000 claim that the Cornish have a legal right to exist as a UK national minority, but before such a legal challenge can begin, they need to raise at least £100,000 to cover potential adverse costs. The 'Cornish Fighting Fund' was officially launched with the release of John Angarrack's latest book Scat t’Larrups? in May 2008, when the author made the opening pledge.
However the fund failed to meet the required target of £100 000 by the end of December 2008, having received just over £33,000 in pledges, and the plan is now abandoned. The instigator of the campaign, John Angarrack, on launching the fund stated; "If by that date (Dec 08), the strategy outlined here has not gathered the required level of support, we shall assume that the Cornish community does not cherish its identity nor care that it survives."
The Government specifically excluded the Cornish from the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities on the grounds they are not a Race Relations Act
case law recognised group,
but included other groups in the Convention who were also not Race Relations Act case law recognised groups. For example, the Government included Irish Travellers in 1999, and Ulster-Scots in 2007. Cornwall 2000 claim that the UK government cannot provide a definitive list of its minorities and that the Cornish are the only Census 2001 group, and UK ethnically monitored group, to be specifically targeted in this way.
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
nationalist pressure group based in Bodmin
Bodmin
Bodmin is a civil parish and major town in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in the centre of the county southwest of Bodmin Moor.The extent of the civil parish corresponds fairly closely to that of the town so is mostly urban in character...
, Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The group was formed by John Angarrack
John Angarrack
John Angarrack is a Cornish nationalist who campaigns for greater recognition of Cornish identity and is an author on Cornish affairs. He is best known for his books "Breaking the Chains", "Our Future is History" and "Scat t’Larrups?" His interest in the Cornish language and history developed while...
, who has authored revisionist books on the history of Cornwall and has participated in the Cornish nationalist scene. The organisation is headquartered at John Angarrack's. Cornwall 2000 are currently fighting the UK government over the specific exclusion of the Cornish
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
from the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities was signed on February 1995 by 22 member States of the Council of Europe ....
.
Cornwall 2000 and the European Court of Human Rights
In August 2008 it was announced by Cornwall 2000 that they propose to lodge a case for the proposed inclusion of the CornishCornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
into the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities was signed on February 1995 by 22 member States of the Council of Europe ....
with the European Court of Human Rights
European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is a supra-national court established by the European Convention on Human Rights and hears complaints that a contracting state has violated the human rights enshrined in the Convention and its protocols. Complaints can be brought by individuals or...
. For a case to reach this stage however, it must be shown that Cornish campaigners and Cornwall 2000 have exhausted all domestic legal avenues by having the case summarily dismissed by the High Court
High Court of Justice
The High Court of Justice is, together with the Court of Appeal and the Crown Court, one of the Senior Courts of England and Wales...
, the Appeal Court
Court of Appeal of England and Wales
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales is the second most senior court in the English legal system, with only the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom above it...
and the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
. Cornwall 2000 claim that the Cornish have a legal right to exist as a UK national minority, but before such a legal challenge can begin, they need to raise at least £100,000 to cover potential adverse costs. The 'Cornish Fighting Fund' was officially launched with the release of John Angarrack's latest book Scat t’Larrups? in May 2008, when the author made the opening pledge.
However the fund failed to meet the required target of £100 000 by the end of December 2008, having received just over £33,000 in pledges, and the plan is now abandoned. The instigator of the campaign, John Angarrack, on launching the fund stated; "If by that date (Dec 08), the strategy outlined here has not gathered the required level of support, we shall assume that the Cornish community does not cherish its identity nor care that it survives."
The Government specifically excluded the Cornish from the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities on the grounds they are not a Race Relations Act
Race Relations Act
The Race Relations Acts are a series of statutes by the United Kingdom parliament to address racial discrimination.They are:* The Race Relations Act 1965* The Race Relations Act 1968* The Race Relations Act 1976* The Race Relations Amendment Act 2000...
case law recognised group,
but included other groups in the Convention who were also not Race Relations Act case law recognised groups. For example, the Government included Irish Travellers in 1999, and Ulster-Scots in 2007. Cornwall 2000 claim that the UK government cannot provide a definitive list of its minorities and that the Cornish are the only Census 2001 group, and UK ethnically monitored group, to be specifically targeted in this way.
See also
- Cornish nationalism
- Constitutional status of CornwallConstitutional status of CornwallCornwall is currently administered as a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England.However, a number of organisations and individuals question the constitutional basis for the administration of Cornwall as part of England, arguing that the Duchy Charters of 1337 place the governance of...