News: Legal

Extinction Rebellion wins landmark legal challenge to Met Police ban on peaceful protest

November 06, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

The High Court today ruled that the Metropolitan Police’s blanket ban on Extinction Rebellion protest during the October Rebellion was unlawful, in a landmark judgment that reasserts the fundamental right to peaceful protest. The ruling follows a judicial review – brought on behalf of Extinction Rebellion by Baroness Jenny Jones, Caroline Lucas, Clive…

Netpol October Rebellion Policing Report in Parliament – request for statements.

October 30, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

XR Legal Support works together with Netpol, an organisation that monitors street policing and challenges excessive or discriminatory policing. Netpol plan to launch a report in parliament into the policing of the October Rebellion. If you were a subject of the police:

Extinction Rebellion defends right to peaceful protest in legal challenge to the police blanket ban on Extinction Rebellion protests in High Court

October 23, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

XR & the Police – Extinction Rebellion Podcast Special 2.7

October 20, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Podomatic Live on all platforms NOW Extinction Rebellion have always had a controversial relationship with the police. During the April Rebellion, there were chants of “we love you” and a practice of liaising with the police before actions.

Legal Briefing: Learn About Arrest

October 08, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion’s Legal Team has produced this guide to being arrested, from how to prepare for arrest to what the consequences might be if you are. As well as the handy graphic, you’ll also find links to tons of useful resources. As a mutually supporting network we are all responsible for ourselves,…

Extinction Rebellion police and prison guide

October 08, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Are you thinking of getting involved in protest actions and wonder what might happen if you are charged with committing a crime? Today Extinction Rebellion UK releases a new no-nonsense guide to help you understand what to expect when you are arrested and charged, and how having a criminal record might affect you.

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