Insulate Britain protester jailed for stopping traffic on M4 – BBC News
‘An Insulate Britain protester has been jailed for five weeks for obstructing the motorway, causing huge disruption.’
BBC News, 13th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: demonstrations
Court restrictions on climate protesters ‘deeply concerning’, say leading lawyers – The Guardian
‘Restrictions placed on non-violent climate protesters who have been tried in criminal courts were part of a “deeply concerning” “pincer movement” narrowing their rights to free expression, leading lawyers have told the Guardian.’
The Guardian, 8th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Four Insulate Britain members convicted after London street blockade – The Guardian
‘Four climate activists who blockaded a street in London in a campaign to press the government to insulate homes have been found guilty of public nuisance.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jurors trying Insulate Britain protesters fail to reach verdict – The Guardian
‘Three climate protesters who stopped traffic to bring rush hour chaos to the City of London face a possible retrial.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of one charge over paint-throwing stunt – The Independent
‘Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam has been acquitted of conspiracy to damage property after taking part in a protest which involved throwing pink paint over several charity buildings.’
The Independent, 20th February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Insulate Britain activists found guilty over London roadblock – The Guardian
‘Three Insulate Britain activists have been found guilty of causing a public nuisance by a jury for a two-hour sit-down blockade of traffic.’
The Guardian, 13th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Just Stop Oil activists fined for damaging Last Supper – BBC News
‘Five environmental protesters who glued themselves to the frame of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper have been fined for causing criminal damage.’
BBC News, 8th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Insulate Britain activist jailed for eight weeks for contempt of court – The Guardian
‘An environmental activist has been jailed for eight weeks after disobeying a judge’s instruction not to mention the climate crisis as his motivation during his trial for taking part in a road-blocking protest.’
The Guardian, 7th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Public Order Bill: Peers defeat plans to curb protest disruption – BBC News
‘The House of Lords has overturned plans to clamp down on protest marches that cause too much disruption.’
BBC News, 7th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New plans to widen police powers for disruptive protests – BBC News
‘Police could be allowed to shut down protests before they cause serious disruption, under new government plans.’
BBC News, 15th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met police illegally filmed children as young as 10 at climate protest – The Guardian
‘Police unlawfully spied on children as young as 10 taking part in a climate strike protest in London, documents have shown.’
The Guardian, 5th December 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
11-month High Court injunction granted to deter unlawful M25 protests – The Independent
‘A new injunction granted by the High Court and lasting almost a year could see Just Stop Oil activists face fresh penalties for demonstrating on the M25.’
The Independent, 28th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
M25 protests: Arrests of journalists not justified, review finds – BBC News
‘A review into the actions of a police force during a Just Stop Oil protest on the M25 has concluded the arrests of journalists “were not justified”.’
BBC News, 23rd November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
First jury trial of Insulate Britain activists begins over M25 blockage – The Guardian
‘Four climate activists have gone on trial for allegedly blocking the M25, in the first of dozens of jury trials planned for supporters of the Insulate Britain campaign.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Just Stop Oil: High Court grants injunction to prevent M25 protests Published 23 hours ago – BBC News
‘A High Court injunction has been granted to prevent Just Stop Oil protesters disrupting the M25.’
BBC News, 6th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The latest injunction against HS2 protestors bans nearly everyone anywhere on 170 mile route – UK Human Rights Blog
‘High Speed Two (HS2) Limited and the Secretary of State for Transport v Four Categories of Persons Unknown and Ross Monaghan and 58 other Named Defendants [2022] EWHC 2360 (KB). This case involved the application, and grant, of an interim injunction in the “unknown” as well as “known” protester context by Knowles J in the Birmingham District Registry.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 7th November 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Man who took posters to Sajid Javid’s home not guilty of criminal damage charge – The Independent
‘A man has been found not guilty of intent to cause criminal damage after turning up at Sajid Javid’s home with adhesive spray and posters.’
The Independent, 3rd November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Transport body seeks to take legal action against 180 people over road protests – The Independent
‘Transport for London bosses have asked a High Court judge to let them take legal action against more than 180 named people following the intensification of Just Stop Oil protests.’
The Independent, 27th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Woman sentenced for defacing Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial – BBC News
‘A woman who tipped faeces over a memorial of Sir Captain Tom Moore has been given a suspended jail sentence.’
BBC News, October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Transport for London secures injunction against Just Stop Oil protests – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has granted an injunction preventing Just Stop Oil protestors from blocking “key” roads in central London.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th October 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
