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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

Reverend Sue Parfitt Found Guilty

Reverend Sue Parfitt has been found guilty of obstruction of the highway in a trial lasting almost eight hours.  The reverend, a veteren activist who is no stranger to the dock, was arrested for the offence last December during a joint action between XR Bristol, XR Peace, and Christian Climate Action to blockade the Ministry of Defence (MoD) site in Abbeywood, Filton. Speaking from outside … Continue reading Reverend Sue Parfitt Found Guilty

Reverend Arrested at December MoD Blockade Stands Trial

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 79, attended Bristol Magistrates Court yesterday (April 16th) on a charge of obstructing the highway.  Outside the courthouse, Rev’d Sue said ‘I am a law-abiding citizen’ but ‘civil disobedience is required to ‘flag up the enormity of the [climate and ecological] emergency.’ She was supported at the courthouse by a crowd of around 20 people from XR Peace and Christian Climate Action … Continue reading Reverend Arrested at December MoD Blockade Stands Trial