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Jeffie Lam

No weapons or anything that looks like one, no masks, no violence - and men, please bring a large empty bottle.
This is part of the advice offered by Occupy Central in its "Manual of Disobedience" to guide participants in the mass pro-democracy rally that looks set to start on October 1.

Releasing the eight-page document, setting out eight rules for the protest, organisers urged those planning to join the sit-in in Central to start getting mentally and physically prepared.
"As a responsible organiser, we should let the people understand the legal consequences of the occupy action," co-organiser Dr Chan Kin-man said.

Early release of the guidelines would let the public understand the rules and ensure the action was carried out in a peaceful and orderly way, he said.
Protesters are advised to bring food for three days, warm and windproof clothing, sleeping bags and protective goggles to combat possible pepper spray or tear gas.

 
They are warned not to wear masks or to engage in any violence, and not to bring anything that could be considered a weapon.
Everyone should bring a big towel for privacy - such as when changing clothes - and men are advised to bring large empty bottles for "physical needs" so they do not compete with women for temporary toilets.

No one but designated personnel should use a loudspeaker and participants should respect the decisions made by Occupy Central, the manual says.
Chan said the movement and its organisers would read out a joint statement on Sunday where they would "send a very clear message" on when the blockade of the business hub would begin.

Another co-founder, Benny Tai Yiu-ting, had earlier dropped a strong hint that the sit-in would happen "while others are celebrating the big day of the country", with an apparent reference to National Day on October 1.
On the legal consequences of joining Occupy, Tai, a law lecturer at the University of Hong Kong, said protesters could possibly breach laws on obstruction of public space and unauthorised assembly, which would leave them with a criminal record, although first offenders would only be fined or given suspended sentences.
He said protesters would not contravene the two more serious charges - unlawful assembly and disorder in a public place - if they followed Occupy's non-violent principles.
Participants are asked to draft an SMS message in advance detailing their full name and ID card number so they can send it to the organisers' support hotline immediately before arrest.

Click here to read the full manual
 



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'Bring goggles, biscuits and towels': Occupy Central publishes Manual of Disobedience

Chan Kin-man (left) and Benny Tai Yiu-ting (right) show off 'goggles, biscuits and towels'. Photo: Dickson Lee

Occupy Central founders Chan Kin-man (L) and Benny Tai Yiu-ting (R) display essential items to be used by their supporters during their planned civil disobedience actions. Photo: Dickson Lee

A protester holds a sign indicating that Occupy Central will happen on October 1 during a protest march on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang

A screenshot from the manual, published on Occupy Central's English-language website. Screenshot: SCMP 

Occupy's rules for civil disobedience. Screenshot: SCMP

Another section sets out practical advice for protesters. Screenshot: SCMP

A supporter of the Occupy Central with Love and Peace movement display a 'Manual of Disobedience'. Photo: EPA

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Student protesters stage overnight sit-in outside Government House in call for democracy

Student protesters carry a giant picture of CY Leung depicted as a vampire. Photo: Sam Tsang

Police watch as the last of the protesters pass St John's Cathedral. Photo: Samuel Chan

People attend an evening rally in Tamar Park on September 25, 2014. Photo: Sam Tsang

People attend an evening rally in Tamar. Photo: AFP

This morning a number of students listened to lectures in Tamar Park. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Students attend a lecture presented by Petula Ho Sik-ying, associate professor of HKU's department of social work and social administration, in Tamar. Photo: Sam Tsang

Chow Kar-ho, 16, was attacked and suffered a cracked front tooth. 

Students taking part in the boycott at Tamar Park with an effigy of the chief executive. Photo: Sam Tsang

Marchers one to an standstill outside the Cheung Kong Centre. Photo: SCMP

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Occupy Central organisers issue a manual for protest participants


Occupy Central has issued a 'manual of disobedience' to possible participants in the expected pro-democracy sit-in on the streets of downtown Hong Kong.


'Bring goggles, biscuits and towels': Occupy Central publishes Manual of Disobedience

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Occupy Central organisers issue a manual for protest participants