Another digital ad screen painted by activists
A controversial digital billboard above the M32 near Stapleton Road has been covered in paint in a targeted overnight action by activists. Continue reading Another digital ad screen painted by activists
Category: Civil Disobedience
Resistance and Counterculture in Bristol, 1944-2023
In this guest article, David Williams maps a timeline of resistance in Bristol from the Park Street protests of 1944 to the Kill the Bill protests of 2021 and beyond. This history is at once an inspiration and a poingant reminder of the need for ongoing struggle for justice. Continue reading Resistance and Counterculture in Bristol, 1944-2023
Bristol activists among scientists acquitted for climate protest
On Friday, February 10, four members of Scientists for XR, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, were acquitted following a successful appeal against earlier charges of criminal damage. Continue reading Bristol activists among scientists acquitted for climate protest
No case to answer: Palestine Actionists walk free
A judge has ruled that three activists have ‘no case to answer’ just hours into the first day of a planned three-day trial. Continue reading No case to answer: Palestine Actionists walk free
XR Youth and Youth Climate Swarm launch free bus campaign
Youth climate groups are joining forces to launch a campaign for ‘free and fair’ buses. Continue reading XR Youth and Youth Climate Swarm launch free bus campaign
Six Palestine Actionists bailed following Elbit action
Six activists with Palestine Action are now free from custody, having been granted bail at Bristol Crown Court yesterday. Three, however, remain in custody. Continue reading Six Palestine Actionists bailed following Elbit action
Win for Protest Rights as Christian Climate Activist Conviction Quashed
Climate activist Reverend Sue Parfitt has had a conviction for obstruction overturned by a judge at Bristol Crown Court this afternoon. Speaking from outside the courthouse yesterday (Thursday, March 24), Rev. Parfitt, who is known for her climate activism with XR, Christian Climate Action and Insulate Britain, said the decision by Bristol Recorder Judge Sellers was a vindication of her right to protest. Rev. Parfitt … Continue reading Win for Protest Rights as Christian Climate Activist Conviction Quashed
Youth Climate Swarm Return For More Daring Disruption
Returning for a second round of road blocking, Youth Climate Swarm yesterday demonstrated that they are growing in strength and in nerve. The group first took action in Bristol in January when around 40 activists used swarming, blocking roads for intervals of seven minutes, on a number of minor roads around the city centre. Yesterday (Saturday, February 12) a slightly larger group, joined by a … Continue reading Youth Climate Swarm Return For More Daring Disruption
Super Saturday of Protests To Hit Bristol
Saturday, February 12 is set to be one of Bristol’s busiest ever days for protest with six separate demos all called on the same day. Continue reading Super Saturday of Protests To Hit Bristol
Youth Climate Swarm Break Onto Bristol’s Protest Scene
‘Hello. We are sorry for the inconvenience today. We will only take up six minutes of your time.’ These were the words, spoken through a megaphone, with which Youth Climate Swarm (YCS) announced their entry onto Bristol’s protest scene. Having emerged in London in December, it was only a matter of time until the movement spread to Bristol, and on Prince Street Bridge at 12.30pm … Continue reading Youth Climate Swarm Break Onto Bristol’s Protest Scene