Four Scientists for XR vindicated by Crown Court following appealPRESS RELEASEEmail: press@extinctionrebellion.ukPhone: +44(0)7756136396 / +44(0)7561098449Photography: Neal Haddaway | Link to more photosFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | Media Assets | Donate#XRScientists #ExtinctionRebellionToday four Scientists for Extinction Rebellion won their appeal in Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty last August on a charge of criminal damage to the value of £2,000. The court also noted that there was”scant” evidence of criminal damage produced by the prosecution. At the time of the protest the scientists took great care not to cause any damage by using easily washable and removable substances. While our judicial system is crumbling due to lack of funding [5], our government prioritises prosecuting peaceful climate protestors over those charged with real crimes. Today, the courts have championed protecting life and peaceful protest over prosecuting chalk spray on a window”Emily Cox said, “Of course I’m pleased that we were finally acquitted for this charge.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2023 22:22 UTC