Just Stop Oil Activists: Legal Sentences and Continued Protest
Just Stop Oil activists were recently jailed for causing disruptions on the M25 motorway, but founder Roger Hallam says their resistance will persist. Despite intensified legal measures, activists continue their protests, as demonstrated by recent arrests at Heathrow Airport. Hallam emphasizes that direct action is vital to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis.
Last week, five activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), who caused disruptions on the M25 motorway, were jailed.
Despite the lengthy sentences, resistance continues.
Founder Roger Hallam, speaking from jail, reiterated the importance of direct action, arguing it's necessary to combat the climate crisis.
Even after arrests, JSO activists were caught attempting to block Heathrow Airport.
Hallam’s tactics, inspired by movements like the Suffragettes, involve using jail time to draw attention to their cause.
Judicial measures have intensified, with the police gaining more powers to curb disruptive protests.
However, these measures haven't fully deterred activists, and legal debates continue about the balance between lawful protest and public nuisance.