Rather than expressions of remorse, evidence of integrity should mitigate protester sentences.
- Professor, Aston University
For a non-violent protest, there is no equivalent in modern times.
Trudi Warner was initially accused of contempt of court for holding a sign outside the trial of a climate protester.
Defendants are increasingly unable to explain their actions to a jury.
The acquittal of the Colston Four is an important moment in upholding the right to protest, precisely because the jury’s verdict was based on the law as well as sentiment.
It’s important to celebrate when miscarriages of justice are overturned. But the wider implications of the ruling are far from encouraging.
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