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Climate protest defense strategy hits a legal wall in England and Wales
Climate activists in England and Wales face a significant setback as a key legal defense is stripped away.
In short:
- The Court of Appeal has ruled against the use of the "consent" defense by climate activists, a strategy that has led to several acquittals since 1971.
- This decision follows governmental concerns over the effectiveness of legal guidance for future environmental protests.
- The ruling is seen as a victory for political influence over legal proceedings, further limiting protestor rights and defenses.
Why this matters:
Climate activists are increasingly finding themselves embroiled in legal battles as they push for more aggressive action on climate change. These challenges manifest in various forms, from lawsuits aimed at compelling governments to adopt stricter emissions targets to legal actions against major fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change.
In 2021, Douglas Fischer wrote about four community activists lauded in the fight for environmental and racial justice.
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Trial begins for land defenders arrested at CGL drill site
Sleydo’ Molly Wickham, Shay Lynn Sampson and Corey Jocko face criminal contempt charges.
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Climate change is driving a global youth revolution
Climate change is shaping a mindset revolution – powerfully driving innovation and progress. And young people are leading the transformation.
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Vietnam is jailing environmentalists who helped it secure billions
The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.
Outside a coal and steel conference, residents rally against pollution
About 30 people attended a rally in Pittsburgh to protest outside of a conference about metallurgical coal co-sponsored by Norfolk Southern.
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Arkhangelsk tops list of harassed environmental defenders
Harassment, fines, and prosecutions are just some of the tactics authorities use across Russia to silence eco-activists. Whistleblower Aleksandr Peskov was detained for two days for filming at Shiyes, a proposed massive landfill project in Arkhangelsk region for trash from Moscow.
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Scavengers, miners, and climate activists: Can Poland ditch coal?
Poland has a deep and historic relationship with coal, importing huge amounts despite producing yet more locally.
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