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Removing Colston statue was 'cathartic not violent' says one of Colston 4

Rhian Graham said she is 'not disheartened' by Court of Appeal ruling, which can't undo what happened

Bristol Post · Sep 29, 2022

Human rights not a defence for significant criminal damage, court rules in Bristol Colston statue case

Court of Appeal rules that the toppling of Edward Colston’s statue was ‘violent’ and caused significant damage

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

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

Toppling Colston statue ‘unacceptable’ form of political debate, court told

The Attorney General has asked Court of Appeal judges to review the law around the case.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Colston four statue-toppling case to be reviewed by Court of Appeal

The four were cleared were cleared in court last January for their roles in toppling the statue of the slave trader in Bristol

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 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

Attorney General has referred the Colston 4 verdict to the Court of Appeal

"It is in the public interest to clarify the points of law raised in these cases for the future"

Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2022

Colston statue case referred to Court of Appeal over legal direction

Suella Braverman wants clarification on the use of human rights as a defence in cases where a defendant is accused of criminal damage.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022