In March 2021, Ruth Jarman was arrested for photographing and live-streaming in court. Ruth is an anglican, an administrator and mother of three from Hampshire. When arrested she was live-streaming Rev Sue Parfitt, who had glued herself to the dock inside court as a protest that environmental defenders were being arrested. On 7th Feb 2022, … Continue reading Ruth’s moving court mitigation statement
Wednesday vigil outside Parliament VIGIL OUTSIDE YOUR LOCAL BARCLAYS ON 12th FEB On 12th February we are asking people to hold vigil for an hour outside their local branch of Barclays bank to mark Racial Justice Sunday, which is on 13th February. Why? Funding ongoing fossil fuel extraction is manifestly unjust and racist. The emissions … Continue reading JOIN OUR UPCOMING VIGILS
On the 17th October 2019, two people, James Mee and Mark Ovland, climbed on top of a DLR train at Canning Town, which was headed for Canary Wharf as a way of protesting the financing of fossil fuels by the financial district. This action took place under the banner of Extinction Rebellion. The two men … Continue reading Statement of solidarity with James and Mark
On the 17th Jan 2022 the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was voted on in the House of Lords and many of the most vile additions from this government were voted out. As we take some time for celebration, we would like to appreciate this powerful and prophetic letter from the Bishop of Coventry … Continue reading Bishop of Coventry’s letter on the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill
*TRIGGER WARNING - THIS PAGE CONTAINS IMAGES SOME MAY FIND DISTRESSING* Tim Hewes was on trial last Friday in the City of London Magistrates' Court for criminal damage. Tim glued himself to The News Building, base of the Murdoch press in London, in October last year, obstructing the entrance to the building in protest against … Continue reading Vicar who sewed his mouth shut gives statement in court
On the 15th December, retired vicar Rev Sue Parfitt, 79, Anglican mother of three Ruth Jarman, 58, and Dr Ben Buse, a Christian university lecturer from Bristol, were in High Court, facing a two month prison sentence for their part in Insulate Britain protests. Both Rev Sue and Ruth received a sentence of suspended imprisonment, … Continue reading Statement of solidarity with those facing prison for defending creation
In November of this year, a piece in Christianity Today outlined a story of a vicar in north London who has had his application for solar panels on the roof of his Church blocked by the Victorian Society. There has been shock and frustration about this from the congregation and the wider public, leading to … Continue reading The Victorian Society blocking eco-churches
Three members of Christian Climate Action are in court for taking part in climate protests. This includes a retired vicar Rev Sue Parfitt, who is 79 years old. Their cases are being heard by a judge, and if found guilty, they face up to two years in prison. Holly Petersen from London says 'they are … Continue reading Three Christians face up to two years in prison
In April 2019, five Christians and Dr Diana Warner stopped a Docklands Light Railway train at Canary Wharf in protest of the financial district funding of the climate emergency. Today the six were acquitted after convincing a jury their behaviour was a lawful response to imminent climate breakdown and ecological collapse. The six – 85 … Continue reading Jury acquits Christians who carried out Canary Wharf train protest
Dr Ben Buse is a CCA member who was recently sentenced to four months in prison for his role in climate change protests. Now in prison, Ben has been on indefinite hunger strike and has currently been refusing food for sixteen days at HMP Thameside. Ben is asking the government to take the first meaningful … Continue reading Imprisoned CCA member Ben on hunger strike
