Nadria Wallace was in court on 14th April charged with wilful obstruction of the highway. She was found guilty. Here is her defence statement. I stand before you this morning because I chose to participate in a nonviolent mass civil disobedience action in October 2019. Using only my body, I helped to stop traffic near … Continue reading Nadira Wallace’s Court Statement
This week, seven people – including a Quaker - charged with £25K worth of criminal damage at Shell’s London HQ are appearing at Southwark Crown Court in London for a jury trial. Dubbed the ‘Shell 7’, this is the second jury trial of an Extinction Rebellion-related case and comes almost two years to the day … Continue reading Quaker in court over Extinction Rebellion ‘Shell Knows’ Protest
Rev David Jenkins was in court on 7th April 2021 charged with wilful obstruction of the highway. He sat in the road during the October 2019 Rebellion. He was found guilty, given a six month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £521 costs. I believe my actions were a proportionate and reasonable use of our … Continue reading Rev David Jenkins Court Statement
There are a wonderful variety of campaigns and groups in the UK helping us ‘green our churches’. Many of us in Christian Climate Action are helping our churches work towards Eco Church awards or net zero commitments. However, we feel we also need to be able to answer the following questions: ‘What would it look … Continue reading Getting our own house in order: calling the Church to radical action
>>This blog is a long read. Estimated read time: eight minutes.<< Sam Wakeling, a father of two small children, was arrested whilst taking part in a prayer vigil outside London City Airport as part of an Extinction Rebellion protest in October 2019. This week he was convicted for failing to provide his name and address … Continue reading Sam Wakeling’s Court Statement
Rev Helen Burnett was in court this month, alongside Rev Mark Coleman, after she took action at the October 2019 Rebellion. Those who were with her were moved by her powerful statement, so here it is in full to inspire us all. Outside court in March 2021 This is the first week of Passiontide, a … Continue reading Rev Helen Burnett’s court statement
Rev Tim Hewes and Dr Ben Buse both made brief videos after being released from prison. They each served seven days of a 14 day sentence after committing contempt of court over the court's complicity in the climate emergency. Rev Tim Hewes https://twitter.com/CClimateAction/status/1376214380367511555?s=20 Dr Ben Buse https://twitter.com/CClimateAction/status/1375521277683851264?s=20
Andy Ross was arrested during the October 2019 Rebellion and charged with obstructing the highway. He had a court case on 24th March 2021, which he attended virtually. Below is a powerful statement he read to the court. I have an MSc in Sustainable Food and Natural resources and my job is assessing the transition … Continue reading Andy Ross’ Court Defence Statement
Rev Tim Hewes and Ben Buse were jailed for 14 days each on Fri 19th March for contempt of court. Find out more. Ben and Tim are in Wandsworth Prison. Read on for updates on their situation and ways in which you can stand in solidarity with them from a distance. Tim is undertaking an … Continue reading Update on Rev Tim Hewes and Ben Buse
Brave Christian Climate Action (CCA) members, Rev Tim Hewes, 70, and Ben Buse were yesterday jailed for 14 days each for contempt of court. They both glued themselves to court furniture in protest at the Court’s complicity with the government’s lack of action on the climate emergency. Ben and Tim were at City of London … Continue reading Rev Tim Hewes and Ben Buse Jailed for Contempt of Court Over Climate Emergency
