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Pivotal case in UK law begins over climate protest at JPMorgan offices

Lawyers and activists warn of both a legislative and a judicial clampdown against environmental activism
The XR protest at JPMorgan’s offices in London: five activists were charged with criminal damage

The trial, beginning on Monday, of five climate activists alleged to have vandalised JPMorgan’s London office could become a pivotal case for the use of law in England and Wales.

It is one of several criminal proceedings involving environmental protesters to be heard over the next fortnight, highlighting both the rise in climate-related courtroom battles and the UK government’s efforts to deter civil disobedience.

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