BONUS: I would CITIZEN'S ARREST the biggest polluters: Gail Lynch (CAN:Citizen's Arrest Network)

In this emergency bonus episode, host Gillian Burke interviews Gail Lynch, an organiser and member of the newly formed Citizens' Arrest Network, discussing the urgent need for new citizen-led approach, based on corporate accountability, to the poor systemic response to climate  and ecological crises. Gail shares her personal journey, the motivations behind the Citizens' Arrest Network, and the legal mechanisms they employ to hold corporations accountable for environmental and societal harm. The discussion emphasises the importance of collective action, community engagement, and the role of individuals in driving systemic change.

takeaways

• Gail emphasises the urgency of addressing climate change and corporate accountability.
• The Citizens' Arrest Network is a campaign focused on legal mechanisms to hold corporations accountable.
• Gail's personal journey reflects a deep commitment to environmental justice and activism.
• The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement in driving change.
• Gail discusses the legal framework surrounding citizens' arrests and its implications for activism.
• The need for systemic change is a recurring theme throughout the discussion.
• Gail encourages listeners to recognize their power as individuals and as a collective.
• The role of media in shaping public perception of activism is critically examined.
• Gail's background and experiences inform her approach to activism and community organizing.
• The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to get involved and support the movement.

Links

https://www.citizensarrestnetwork.org/

Legal Dossier: https://www.citizensarrestnetwork.org/suspects/alastair-cochran

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