Record Sentences for Non-Violent Protest

The chapter discusses the unprecedented jail terms given to five activists from the Just Stop Oil coalition in the UK for engaging in a non-violent protest that disrupted traffic for four days. Despite not directly participating in the protest, the activists received four to five years in prison, sparking outrage and concerns over the disproportionate sentencing in comparison to other crimes. The chapter also highlights the limitations faced by climate activists defending themselves in court under changes in the law.