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In a recent crackdown on climate protest activities, six individuals associated with the Just Stop Oil movement were arrested during a meeting in east London. The Metropolitan Police stated that among those detained were several suspected "key organisers" of the group, which is known for its disruptive climate protests. The arrests, which occurred on Thursday evening, were made under a new section of the Public Order Act that criminalizes conspiring to disrupt national infrastructure projects.

 

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The police action is part of a broader effort to prevent anticipated disruptions at airports and other critical infrastructure, particularly during the busy summer travel season. "We know Just Stop Oil plan to disrupt airports and thousands of holidaymakers this summer," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. The force emphasized their commitment to working with airport operators and other stakeholders to mitigate any significant disruptions.

 

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The Just Stop Oil group, however, characterized the police intervention as a raid on a benign gathering, dubbing it a "soup night." A video posted by the group on the social media platform X showed officers informing attendees that they were being detained. In one clip, a woman can be heard telling an officer, "I've come here for soup," while another officer accuses a handcuffed man of plotting to cause serious disruption to UK airports.

 

The Metropolitan Police justified their actions, stating, "Activists do not have the right to commit criminal acts that may also endanger themselves and others. Anyone who disrupts the safety and security of an airport can expect to be dealt with swiftly and robustly." This stance comes in the wake of recent incidents involving Just Stop Oil activists, including an episode at Stansted Airport where private jets were sprayed with orange paint.

 

Two women were charged with criminal damage and other offenses following this act of vandalism, which reportedly caused over £5,000 worth of damage. Despite the police's firm stance, Just Stop Oil continues to draw attention to their cause through high-profile demonstrations. Last week's incident at Stansted, which the group claimed targeted a private jet recently used by pop star Taylor Swift, highlights their ongoing efforts to challenge the use of fossil fuels and raise awareness about climate change.

 

As the summer progresses, the tension between law enforcement and climate activists like Just Stop Oil is likely to intensify. The Metropolitan Police's recent arrests signal a proactive approach to maintaining public order and preventing disruptions, but they also underscore the ongoing debate about the balance between activism and legality in the fight against climate change.

 

 

Credit: Sky News 2024-06-29

 

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A few more of them biting the dust here:

 

Police raid homes of Just Stop Oil activists and ARREST them. 

27 activists have been arrested in coordinated raids after they planned to cause chaos over summer by disrupting airports and travel. 

The arrests were made under a section of the Public Order Act which makes it illegal to conspire to disrupt national infrastructure.

Police raided homes in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Norwich and Oxford with more arrests expected to be made. 

 

 

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Daniel has been arrested whilst staying with their parents.

 

Whoops, they seem to have made a grammatical error there.

That should read ‘Daniel has been arrested whilst staying with his parents.'.

 

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'At the same time, Daniel has been arrested whilst staying with their parents.'

 

'Their', is that one of those pronoun things?

 

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4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Conspiracy isn’t an easy crime to prove in court.

 

 

   You don't know what evidence the Police have .

I expect that those recently arrested for their airport stunt and currently being held in jail have been singing like canaries to the Feds in the slammer 

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1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

They were detained under the Public Order Act which makes it illegal to conspire to disrupt national infrastructure.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “We know Just Stop Oil plan to disrupt airports and thousands of holidaymakers this summer.

Anyone who disrupts the safety and security of an airport can expect to be dealt with swiftly and robustly

https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41425297.html

 

Perhaps the police know a little more than you.


 

Or perhaps there’s an election due and somebody wants the usual suspects rounding up.

 

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12 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   You don't know what evidence the Police have .

I expect that those recently arrested for their airport stunt and currently being held in jail have been singing like canaries to the Feds in the slammer 

‘You expect’ and since I doubt you know what evidence, if any, the police have, then you ‘expect’ looks a lot like ‘assume’.

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3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Conspiracy isn’t an easy crime to prove in court.

 

 

Digital forensics, a defence lawyers worst nightmare.

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I don't get it.  Destroy works of art and artifacts to stop climate change.  Come on - what did Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa do to cause the ice caps to melt? 

 

 

Please throw paint on me in order to stop the ice caps from melting!

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9 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

 

Daniel has been arrested whilst staying with their parents.

 

Whoops, they seem to have made a grammatical error there.

That should read ‘Daniel has been arrested whilst staying with his parents.'.

 

Hope you're not in Scotland. 

 

Humza's gonna get you.😄

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