Jail time it is then. Presuming the justice system is even slightly fit for purpose
Historically there has been an unspoken understanding between protestors and judges in the UK. Judges appreciate that peaceful protests may not always be lawful, but they are essential for a functioning democracy, and consequently peaceful protestors are generally given light sentences. Especially if the protests are reasonable and proportionate.
If a protestor shows disrespect or contempt for the courts, like in this case, that protestor might find themselves facing a harsher sentence.
If the government legislates to mandate harsher sentences, then the unspoken agreement between protestors and the judiciary is broken. This could backfire for the government.
>The Telegraph understands that after stopping the trains, Dr Warner then travelled to London to attend the rest of the hearing
What a legend.
I really admire this woman, who clearly realises that she will face jail for her actions, yet carries on regardless.
I’m guessing having spent a lifetime saving people’s lives, she simply can’t silently stand by and watch the potential death of hundreds of millions or even billions of people.
I’ve pretty much come to terms with the fact that my children will likely not live full lives due to climate change, or at best will live severely impoverished lives. Yet, I don’t have the guts to act on this knowledge. Action like this demands the greatest of respect.
I think the world dying is a bit more important than a date with a court where the result is already predestined. I get wanting to go out with a bang on that note.
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Jail time it is then. Presuming the justice system is even slightly fit for purpose
Historically there has been an unspoken understanding between protestors and judges in the UK. Judges appreciate that peaceful protests may not always be lawful, but they are essential for a functioning democracy, and consequently peaceful protestors are generally given light sentences. Especially if the protests are reasonable and proportionate.
If a protestor shows disrespect or contempt for the courts, like in this case, that protestor might find themselves facing a harsher sentence.
If the government legislates to mandate harsher sentences, then the unspoken agreement between protestors and the judiciary is broken. This could backfire for the government.
>The Telegraph understands that after stopping the trains, Dr Warner then travelled to London to attend the rest of the hearing
What a legend.
I really admire this woman, who clearly realises that she will face jail for her actions, yet carries on regardless.
I’m guessing having spent a lifetime saving people’s lives, she simply can’t silently stand by and watch the potential death of hundreds of millions or even billions of people.
I’ve pretty much come to terms with the fact that my children will likely not live full lives due to climate change, or at best will live severely impoverished lives. Yet, I don’t have the guts to act on this knowledge. Action like this demands the greatest of respect.
I think the world dying is a bit more important than a date with a court where the result is already predestined. I get wanting to go out with a bang on that note.