Exclusive: A string of protesters linked to Blockade Australia have been charged under the legislation
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More than a dozen climate activists are facing possible jail time over protests in Sydney’s CBD this year after being charged under the same controversial laws that led to Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco being handed a 15-month prison sentence.
Court documents seen by the Guardian show a string of activists linked to climate group Blockade Australia have been charged under the laws, which introduced a two-year jail sentence for protests that block major roads, bridges or tunnels in New South Wales.
Continue reading…Exclusive: A string of protesters linked to Blockade Australia have been charged under the legislationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMore than a dozen climate activists are facing possible jail time over protests in Sydney’s CBD this year after being charged under the same controversial laws that led to Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco being handed a 15-month prison sentence.Court documents seen by the Guardian show a string of activists linked to climate group Blockade Australia have been charged under the laws, which introduced a two-year jail sentence for protests that block major roads, bridges or tunnels in New South Wales.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…