Published 13 days ago

'The Government wanted to take me to court for telling a jury their rights'

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A High Court judge has refused permission for legal action to be taken against a protester for contempt of court, after she was accused of…

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Woman faces no legal action for holding placard outside climate trial

Trudi Warner expresses relief as the High Court halts efforts to bring contempt of court proceedings.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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Retired Social Worker Who Faced Two Years in Prison for Holding Up Sign Outside Climate Trial is Cleared

A retired social worker will not face prison for allegations of ‘contempt of court’, after holding up a sign outside a climate trial last year which stated: “Jurors: you have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to your conscience”. The Government’s Solicitor General had applied to ‘commit’ climate activist Trudi Warner to prison, with initial hearings at the Royal Courts of Justice taking place last Thursday and today (Monday 22nd …

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