Activist lawyers have signed a “Declaration of Conscience” stating they will not prosecute groups like Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, saying that current laws cause “climate injustice.” On Thursday, a group called Lawyers Are Responsible, published a Declaration of Conscience, in which they say they will refuse to act for new fossil fuel projects…
Insulate Britain M25 Protesters Cleared by Judge Who Says Charges Would Not Be Proportionate
A judge has cleared four climate change protesters who blocked access to Britain’s busiest motorway during a protest in 2021 after ruling that a conviction on a charge of wilful obstruction of the highway would not be “proportionate.” Police arrested 38 activists from the campaign group Insulate Britain after junctions 9 and 10 of the…
UK Plan to Clamp Down on ‘Disruptive Protests’ Suffers Defeats in House of Lords
The House of Lords has inflicted a number of defeats on the UK government over its plans to clamp down on “disruptive protests.” The UK government on Jan. 16 announced plans to give police more powers to tackle “disruptive protests” such as those organised by climate activists, allowing officers to intervene before protests become highly…
House of Lords Urged to Back ‘Proper Penalties’ for Disruptive Protesters
January 30, 2023
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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has urged the House of Lords to back a proposed law that will see “proper penalties” for protesters who use “guerrilla tactics” to cause widespread disruption to the public. The UK government on Jan. 16 announced plans to give police more powers to tackle “disruptive protests” such as those organised…
UK Police to Get Extra Powers to Tackle ‘Disruptive Protests’
The UK government has announced plans to give police more powers to tackle “disruptive protests” such as those organised by climate activists, allowing officers to intervene before protests become highly disruptive. The proposed move would give police greater clarity about dealing with demonstrators blocking roads or slow marching, a tactic that has often been used…
UK Announces Plans to Crack Down on Climate Protests
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has unveiled plans for a major crackdown on disruptive protests by climate activists, whom she described as “thugs and vandals” trying to hold the public “to ransom.” Climate activists from groups such as Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, and Insulate Britain have staged various protests and demonstrations in recent months,…
Extinction Rebellion Members Superglue Themselves in UK Parliament Chamber
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have superglued themselves around the Speaker’s chair in the House of Commons chamber in London. The group said around 50 activists were involved in the “non-violent” action at the Palace of Westminster. A photo posted on the group’s Twitter account shows three members hand-in-hand in front of the seat while…
Liz Truss Vows to Crack Down on ‘Unfair Protests’ After Climate Activists Disrupt Hustings
UK Conservative Party leadership contender Liz Truss has vowed to clamp down on “unfair protests” after she was heckled by a group of climate activists during a meeting with party members. Truss’ speech at a party leadership hustings in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was disrupted when five protesters shouted “shame on you” and called for a…
Eco-Activists May Undermine Energy Security, Increase Emissions: UK Industry Body
May 24, 2022
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Environmental activists could undermine the UK’s energy security, increase its reliance on foreign imports, and consequently increase emissions, Britain’s leading offshore energy body has warned. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said that protests and publicity stunts by climate activists may deter further oil and gas investment in UK waters, making the country increasingly dependent on other…
UK Climate Activists Sabotage Petrol Pumps at Motorway Services
Climate activists have prevented motorists from entering forecourts and sabotaged petrol pumps at two motorway services in southeast England. Climate group Just Stop Oil said on Thursday that 35 of its supporters have blocked petrol stations at two motorway service areas on the M25. The activists smashed display glass on the petrol pumps and covered…
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