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From Peru to the Philippines, defending the land comes at a deadly cost

People defending their land, forests and communities continue to face killings, arrests and intimidation around the world – with Latin America by far the most dangerous region, the environmental campaign group Global Witness has found. In the Philippines, one community resisting a mining project has told RFI of arrests, injuries…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Stop punishing doctors who take part in climate protests, regulator told

Hundreds of health workers sign letter to General Medical Council calling for halt to suspensions as GP faces jail for activism

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024

‘Not acceptable in a democracy’: UN expert condemns lengthy Just Stop Oil sentences

Michel Forst, UN special rapporteur, joins growing chorus of voices criticising jail terms handed to five defendants

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

Retired UK GP suspended for five months after climate protests

Sarah Benn is first of three GPs facing disciplinary tribunals this year over climate activism

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Court ruling erodes climate activists’ ability to defend themselves – as the planet heats up

Court of appeal’s removal of ‘consent’ defence means defendants on trial for criminal damage can no longer use it in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

European nations must end repression of peaceful climate protest, says UN expert

Nations should be cutting emissions to meet Paris agreement, says Michel Forst after year-long inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024

Case Against Greta Thunberg and London Climate Protestors Gets Thrown Out

The decision, emphasised by the judge as "throughout peaceful, civilised, and non-violent", has sparked debates about the right to peaceful protest and the urgency of addressing climate change.

International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2024

Geldof and Colman urge Home Office to reconsider climate activist’s deportation

Exclusive: Actors and musicians condemn ‘harsh deportation’ of Dartford Crossing protester Marcus Decker

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

Freedom of Expression Under Scrutiny as UK Authorities Suppress Environmental Activism

UN expert Michel Forst asserted that environmental protesters, acting for the "benefit of us all," must be safeguarded. He also unearthed troubling information about the treatment of peaceful protesters.

International Business Times UK · Jan 24, 2024

UN expert warns of ‘severe’ crackdown on climate protestors in UK

Last year, British police were granted anti-protest powers following years of disruptive demonstrations by activists.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2024