The UN's spokesman on 'climate defenders' hit out at the Conservatives' suite of anti-protest laws - and media rhetoric against green activists.
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Dr Gail Bradbrook is among the most high-profile climate activists to be sentenced over protests
The government, under its own new definition, is an extremist organisation. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 19th November 2023 As good citizens, we are told, we should report extremism to the authorities. It hasn’t always been clear what this term means, so we should be grateful to Michael Gove’s levelling up department, which […]
Susan Hall says the protest should have been “refused” permission – but the PM now says they have the right to march
The Conservatives' rhetoric and actions against the right to protest concern us all, writes Liberty's interim director Akiko Hart.
Despite the visit, support for Assange's release remains low in the US. If extradited, he could face a sentence of up to 175 years in prison.
Trudi Warner faces up to two years in prison for contempt of court. Now activists across the country are copying her action in solidarity
"We must stop expanding aviation until the technology exists to provide emission free, low-noise flights.”
Climate campaigners say the right to jury trial faces unprecedented threats – with several activists facing court proceedings for telling jurors of their 'right to acquit' on conscience
"If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo! If it is safe, test it in Paris! If it is safe, store it in Washington! But keep our Pacific nuclear free!"