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Bridge climbers get 3 years in longest ever sentence for peaceful climate action

Two Just Stop Oil supporters have been given draconian custodial sentences after occupying the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford in London. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] The pair appeared before Judge Collery at […]

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Just Stop Oil Supporters who disrupted the Grand Prix at Silverstone spared jail sentences

Six Just Stop Oil supporters who disrupted the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, were spared jail today. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] The Just Stop Oil supporters were sentenced by Mr Justice Garnham at

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QEII Bridge climbers trial begins at Basildon Crown Court as Animal Rebellion supporters trial deferred

Two Just Stop Oil supporters who climbed the QEII bridge last October face trial at Basildon Crown Court from today charged with public nuisance, while five Animal Rebellion supporters have their trial deferred. [1]  Marcus Decker and Morgan Trowland are appearing before Judge Collery after spending over 160 days in prison on remand for climbing

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Judge admits climate crisis will ‘affect everyone’ as he convicts two

Two Just Stop Oil supporters have been convicted of obstruction of the highway and a further four have been acquitted of the same charge yesterday. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] Cressida Gethin and Catherine

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Last Week in Court

Five Just Stop Oil Supporters have been found guilty of aggravated trespass, after causing disruption to one of largest oil terminals in Europe in 2022. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] Oliver Clegg, Emily Brocklebank,

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Nine Just Stop Oil supporters found guilty after disrupting the UK’s largest oil terminal

Nine Just Stop Oil Supporters have been found guilty after causing disruption to the flow of oil out of the largest fuel terminal in the country in 2022. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] Tez

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Five Just Stop Oil supporters found guilty of disrupting London’s roads while four acquitted

Five Just Stop Oil Supporters have been found guilty of disrupting key roads within central London, while four others have been acquitted of wilful obstruction of the highway. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] Jason

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Four Just Stop Oil supporters acquitted as prosecution fail to provide evidence.

Four Just Stop Oil Supporters have been acquitted of obstruction of the highway today, after the Crown Prosecution Service failed to provide any evidence against them. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] Anna Berrill, Tim

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Three Just Stop Oil supporters found guilty of disruption while being forbidden from mentioning climate breakdown in their defence.

Three Just Stop Oil Supporters have been found guilty of disrupting key roads within central London. The Just Stop Oil supporters were demanding that the government halt licensing and consents for the development of any new fossil-fuel projects in the UK. [1] Alan Woods has been fined £900, inclusive of costs and court fees, whilst

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