Pasha Bell, a climate researcher and activist currently pursuing a PhD, shares their experience of being imprisoned for protesting UK climate inaction. They discuss the recent legal changes that criminalize protest while exposing the corporate interests behind these draconian laws. Pasha delves into the erosion of democratic rights, drawing connections to broader issues like environmental collapse and economic inequality. They highlight grassroots movements like Just Stop Oil and Citizens’ Assembly, emphasizing the power of civil resistance in driving meaningful change.