Eight people smile for the camera holding a banner which reads "Christian climate 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

Opinion: Happy Birthday MoD: 25 Years of Death and Destruction

As the Ministry of Defence (MoD) site at Abbeywood, Filton, celebrates 25 years of operating, Bristolian, nuclear scientist, and member of anti-war campaign group XR Peace Dr Rowland Dye looks past the decorative lake, with its Canadian geese and bees, and explores the true nature of the secretive complex in North Bristol.  Bristol is a beautiful city. It’s easy to be unaware of the shocking … Continue reading Opinion: Happy Birthday MoD: 25 Years of Death and Destruction