On 7 March, Birkenhead County Court was invaded by hundreds of anti-tax demonstrators intent on arresting judge Michael Peake. Peake was presiding over the bankruptcy hearing of Roger Hayes, one of the leaders of the right-wing British Constitution Group (BCG). Hayes had refused to pay his council tax (which he regards as illegal) as part of the BCG's “lawful rebellion” campaign. 600 chanting demonstrators reportedly blocked the roads outside the court for an hour after the disruption of the bankruptcy hearing. Some sat down in front of police vehicles. Six were arrested.