The trial saw plenty of complex legal arguments, but ultimately it came down to a question of doing the right thing. With the verdict in the Colston 4 trial announced, many, not least the right-wing media and Twitterati, are asking how the defendants managed to win what seemed like a clear-cut case against them. With video evidence of them committing the charges against them, Rhian … Continue reading Colston 4 Trial: How They Won It
By a majority of 11 to one a jury has found the Colston 4 not guilty of criminal damage for the toppling of the statue of Edward Colston. Speaking from outside Bristol Crown Court after the verdict, and wearing Banksy’s commemorative t-shirts, the four gave tearful thanks to their legal team, witnesses, supporters, and the groups Glad Colston’s Gone and Bristol Defendant Solidarity. Challenged by … Continue reading Not Guilty: Colston 4 Acquitted by Jury Majority
As hundreds of Bristolians queued across the city to buy Banksy t-shirts commemorating the toppling of Colston’s from his plinth, a small group gathered outside the headquarters of the society that allowed him to stay up there for so long. When the statue was dredged from the water 18 months ago, it brought from the depths a hidden history of the institution that played a … Continue reading Society of Merchant Venturers Demo Shines Light on ‘Buried’ History
A Vigil for Black Lives was held on College Green on Tuesday, May 25, marking one year since the murder of George Floyd by police in the US. The murder, for which officer Derek Chauvin was ultimately charged, ignited protests across the world, and led to the toppling of the Edward Colston statue on June 7 last year. The Vigil was organized by Glad Colston’s … Continue reading Vigil For Black Lives on College Green Marks One Year Since George Floyd Murder
