Suicide awareness group claims No to Nice poster evokes suicide

ANTI-EU Nice Treaty campaigners last night were taken to task for a poster described as dangerous and offensive because it evoked suicide.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2002 - 01:00

John Downing, Political Editor

The poster by the "No To Nice" grouping, headed by anti-abortion campaigner Justin Barrett, carries the picture of a young man with a gun to his head.

It also carries the words: 'Same Bad Treaty' and 'Don't Be Bullied'.

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