News: Trials

Four Scientists for XR vindicated by Crown Court following appeal

February 10, 2023 by Extinction Rebellion

PRESS RELEASE Email: press@extinctionrebellion.ukPhone: +44(0)7756136396 / +44(0)7561098449Photography: Neal Haddaway | Link to more photos Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Media Assets | Donate #XRScientists #ExtinctionRebellion Today four Scientists for Extinction Rebellion won their appeal in Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty…

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First XR jury trial of 2022 begins for Shadwell 3

January 11, 2022 by Extinction Rebellion

The trial is underway for three XR members who stopped a DLR train at Shadwell station in 2019. Phil Kingston, 85, Reverend Sue Parfitt, 79 and Father Martin Newell, 54 will argue the action was a proportionate response to the escalating climate crisis and a lawful protest under the Human Rights Act.

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Top Writers Come Out In Support of Tufton Three

October 22, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

A group of high-profile writers and veteran green campaigners have come out in support of the Tufton Three by making videos to wish the three well in their court case on Thursday 28th October as part of the campaign Denial on Trial. A compilation video of the statements will be launched just before the…

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XR’s Third Jury Trial Collapses Due to Prosecution Error

June 30, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

The prosecution of five Extinction Rebellion members who took part in an action at the Shell HQ in August 2020 has collapsed. A jury trial was due to begin at Southwark Crown Court today for criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage. However, Judge Perrins this morning dismissed the case as the…

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Judge waives punishment for ‘noble’ protester guilty of blocking traffic

May 20, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

XR member and life-long peace activist, Rowan Tilly, was convicted on Tuesday for obstruction of the highway during the 2019 October Rebellion. But instead of imposing a punishment, the judge instead issued a rare absolute discharge, praising Rowan as 'honest' and 'sincere' and her deeds as 'noble'.

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Video: Sir David King supports five defendants on trial for London City Airport action

January 31, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

On Jan 28th, Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser to the UK government, attended the trial of five Extinction Rebellion protesters charged with aggravated trespass during the London City Airport action in October. Sir David, who offered written evidence in defence of the five, gave this interview outside court, in which…

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Defence statement by Sir David King in support of five Extinction Rebellion defendants

January 31, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

“A temperature rise of 4.0 degrees C would give rise to unmanageable risks, and yet this is the most likely outcome by 2100 unless appropriate global action is taken.” “Lives would be saved if the UK Government were to bring forward the net zero emissions target, based on a full risk…

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Three More Rebels Found Not Guilty as April Arrests Ruled Unlawful

December 11, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Three more Extinction Rebellion protesters were acquitted yesterday after a second judge ruled that arrests made during the April rebellion were unlawful.  Caroline Vincent, 56, Clare Carlile, 24 and Jake Costello, 23, were on trial for breaching Section 14 of the Public Order Act while occupying Waterloo Bridge in April.  But the…

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Legal crowdfunder tops £400,000: How to apply for financial help

December 09, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our supporters, we’ve now raised over £400,000 through our CrowdJustice campaign.    If you’re one of the many rebels facing financial challenges as a result of your prosecution, here’s how to apply for some potential support towards your costs.  Distribution of Central Legal Defence Fund…

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