Court & Prison

Ana Heyatawin: “I will not stop fighting for basic human rights”
On 31st May, Ana Heyatawin, 59, from Wells was sentenced to three months in prison for gluing herself to the dock while appearing at Stratford

Fighting for a liveable future for all humanity
Prison is not where anyone wants to be on a beautiful Spring day but increasing numbers of Just Stop Oil and Insulate Britain supporters are

Court Update: Five Just Stop Oil supporters walk free
In a further show of resistance, Michelle ‘Mitch’ Cadet-Rose, 56, from Chesterfield declined to appear in court at Birmingham today, where she was summoned for

Civil resistance in prison continued
“I became convinced that noncooperation with evil is as much a moral obligation as is cooperation with good.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. No-one wants

Update from Birmingham Crown Court – Tuesday 17th May
Birmingham Crown Court cases were delayed this morning as the bus that was to transport four Just Stop Oil supporters from the women’s prison, HMP

A letter from Just Stop Oil supporter Victoria Lindsell
My name is Victoria Lindsell, I’m 66 and have lived in Warwickshire for the last 36 years. I was due to appear at Birmingham Crown

Update from Margaret Reid, 51, from Cumbria
I’m sitting on my prison bunk reflecting, just as I’m sure Priti Patel would hope I am. However, she might be disappointed…

Update from David Nixon, 35, from Yorkshire
I stuck the Emily Pankhurst to the cupboard with toothpaste which has increased the rebellious nature of our cell greatly.

Update from Dr Sarah Benn, 55, GP from West Midlands
Imprisonment is not so bad although it’s a ludicrous situation that I’m locked up for peacefully protesting an injunction designed to protect the fossil fuel industry whose time should now be over. A justice system that allows this in the context of a climate and ecological emergency is not fit for purpose – and therefore I will not comply with it.

Update from Molly Berry, 70, from Hertfordshire
Update received on 11th May 2022 Yesterday in B’ham crown court I was represented, which you get legal aid for. There is no opportunity to

Birmingham County Court Update – Thursday 12th May
So more from Birmingham County Court – lets start with those in prison Amy Pritchard and Emily Brocklebank are being released from HMP Foston Hall,

Birmingham County Court, 11th May Update
Its all getting super complicated – but lets run with this – think of it as a Civil Resistance ‘soap opera’, here goes Tuesday 10th