News Meeting: An unusual start to the Paris Olympics and Just Stop Oil protesters jailed
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Protest and Politics: The Just Stop Oil Sentencing
This chapter examines the legal and political fallout from the harsh sentencing of Just Stop Oil protesters in the UK, emphasizing the tension between the right to protest and government crackdowns. It highlights the implications of recent public order laws and their impact on civil liberties, alongside a broader discussion of political strategies within the Labour government. The conversation also touches on international protest dynamics, the complexities of direct action, and the societal response to environmental activism.
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