Ruth Jarman, mother of three, was in court this week as she was arrested for blocking Kingsbury Oil Terminal. Below is her court mitigation statement... It has been a privilege to meet some of the women at Foston Hall. But it has made me sad and angry at the dysfunctionality of our society that puts … Continue reading Ruth’s court mitigation statement
Category: Just Stop Oil
Prison, court and on the streets
The last couple of weeks have been intense for members of Christian Climate Action. Some of our members have been in court, taking the stand for previous actions in which they were arrested. Some of our members have been on the streets taking action. And some of our members have been in prison. Wherever we've … Continue reading Prison, court and on the streets
Ruth is in prison – the only place
Ruth Jarman, mother of three, has been remanded in prison this week to await a further hearing. She is there because she is determined to take a stand for her children's future and so she blocked Kingsbury Oil Depot. Our government is determined to take a stand for the profits of fossil fuel companies and … Continue reading Ruth is in prison – the only place
Anglican Vicar Spends a Week in Jail After Climate Protest
A retired Anglican priest who was held on remand in HMP Birmingham after taking part in a protest outside the Kingsbury Oil Depot has been released having spent a week in prison. Revd Bill White, 67, took part in the protest, which was asking the government to halt new licenses for gas and oil exploration, … Continue reading Anglican Vicar Spends a Week in Jail After Climate Protest
Priest Jailed for Climate Protest
Retired Anglican Priest, Rev Bill White is being held on remand at HMP Birmingham after protesting outside the Kingsbury Oil Depot, despite a High Court Injunction banning protestors from the site. The protest was part of the Just Stop Oil campaign, which is calling on Government to stop granting new licenses for gas and oil exploration. In … Continue reading Priest Jailed for Climate Protest
Rev Mark Coleman: The law must serve life
On Wednesday 27th of April, Rev Mark Coleman was one of 10 people who broke a North Warwickshire Borough Council injunction. The 10 Just Stop Oil supporters stood peacefully outside the Kingsbury Oil Terminal holding placards. Mark’s placard read: ‘Jesus Wept’. Before he took this action Mark (pictured far right above) wrote the following statement. … Continue reading Rev Mark Coleman: The law must serve life
‘On Easter Sunday I was alone in a cell’
Katie Dowds, 28, is a Christian who took part in a Just Stop Oil action on Friday 15th April to demand that the UK government end new oil and gas projects in the UK. Along with two others she was remanded in custody over the following weekend and spent Easter Sunday in a police cell … Continue reading ‘On Easter Sunday I was alone in a cell’
Christian climate protestors hold communion service in front of oil tanker at Just Stop Oil protests
‘The sun was coming up, the birds were singing and these wonderful, vibrant young people were getting on top of oil tankers. The police asked if we were having a wine and cheese party! So Sue corrected them.’ Rev Jonathan Herbert was in fact, celebrating communion in front of an oil tanker, along with three … Continue reading Christian climate protestors hold communion service in front of oil tanker at Just Stop Oil protests
PRESS RELEASE: Clergy blocking oil facilities across the UK
Friday 1st April 2022 For immediate release Photos here Contact: christianclimateaction@gmail.com Members of the clergy and Christians are amongst those currently blocking 10 major oil facilities across the UK. They intend to continue to block the sites until the UK Government agrees to end all new fossil fuel investments immediately. A number of Christians have … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Clergy blocking oil facilities across the UK
Revd Mark Coleman writes on why he has committed to Just Stop Oil
Why have I committed to Just Stop Oil ? Why would you not support the demand that the UK government immediately halts all future licensing and consents for the exploration, development and production of fossil fuels in the UK ? It’s slapping us in the face: oil is killing people now, fuelling war and genocide. … Continue reading Revd Mark Coleman writes on why he has committed to Just Stop Oil