Two Bristolians have been charged at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for their role in a Just Stop Oil action in Holborn, London, on October 21, 2022. One of the two charged was Reverend Sue Parfitt, 80, a veteran activist who has been arrested multiple times with Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain, Extinction Rebellion and other groups. Parfitt was ordered to pay a £300 fine and £200 … Continue reading Bristol Just Stop Oil activists found guilty
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
A High Court judge has dismissed the appeal of climate campaigners and ruled that Bristol Airport expansion can go ahead.
Continue reading Plane wrong: Bristol Airport expansion upheld in blow to campaigners
Activists from Bristol have been acquitted in the Crown Court for taking part in Insulate Britain actions, despite being barred from mentioning climate change or fuel poverty in their defence. Continue reading Local activists acquitted for Insulate Britain actions
The long-awaited High Court challenge to Bristol Airport expansion will be heard in Bristol this week, with anti-expansion campaigners fighting for a future of planet, not planes. Continue reading Bristol Airport expansion decision in High Court this week
A dozen people stood resolute against the rain outside Bristol Civil Justice Centre to raise awareness of the family court within, and to call for reform of this hidden side of the judicial system. Continue reading Protesters return to family court to call for change
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
