Met police accused of ‘assault on right to protest’ after tenfold rise in nuisance law arrests FoI requests also reveal that since 2019 less than 3% of those held under law in London were prosecuted The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025
Just Stop Oil protesters deny ‘revenge’ soup attack on Van Gogh paintings Stephen Simpson, 61, Phillipa Green, 22, and Mary Somerville, 77, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
UK police arrest two pro-Palestine activists under organised crime laws Lawyers denounce what is thought to be the first use of section 45 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 against protesters The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024
Greta Thunberg Acquitted of Protest Charge in London Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted of charges for refusing to leave a protest in London. Judge cites flaws in evidence and unclear police orders. Top News · Feb 3, 2024
Judge throws out case against Greta Thunberg and other London protesters Court rules not enough evidence provided to prove defendants failed to comply with section 14 order at anti-fossil fuel rally The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024
Insulate Britain trial protest referred to Attorney General Trudi Warner was detained last week after allegedly targeting jurors in a trial at Inner London Crown Court. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
‘They’ve taken away my freedom’: the truth about the UK state’s crackdown on protesters Dozens of people have been imprisoned, as changes in the law are used to curb protest. Is it part of a turn towards a more authoritarian state? The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023
Human rights protections were no defence to ‘violent’ Colston statue toppling REDIRECTED The Court of Appeal has given a ruling on legal issues arising out of the prosecution of the so-called Colston Four, who were cleared by a jury. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Colston 4 lawyer says Attorney General is 'stoking up culture war' with Court of Appeal move “This decision from the Attorney General is extremely disappointing and should give everyone who cares about the integrity of our legal system cause for concern" Bristol Post · Apr 13, 2022
Colston Four acquittal to be referred to court of appeal Unusual move to seek legal clarification, which cannot reverse verdict, amounts to the ‘politicisation of jury trials’, says defence lawyer The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2022