How UK Courts Became the New Battleground for Climate Protest

How UK Courts Became the New Battleground for Climate Protest

Author: Pushkin Industries January 16, 2024 Duration: 32:32

A decade after United Kingdom courts made history with the first "climate necessity" ruling in history, the UK government has passed new laws that not only restrict what protesters can do, but also how protesters are allowed to defend themselves in court. In some courtrooms, the climate necessity defense has been effectively outlawed. How did that happen, how did it happen so quickly, and what does it mean for the future of climate activism in the UK?

 

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