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R v Basto

Pays/Territoire
Royaume-Uni
Date
Fév 1, 2016
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Nom du tribunal
West London Magistrate's Court
Siège de la cour
England and Wales
Numéro de référence
Not available
Résumé
In July 2015, 13 climate activists cut the perimeter fence surrounding Heathrow Airport and occupied the northern runway for a number of hours in response to a proposed third runway. The protesters voiced concern about the contribution to greenhouse gases of Heathrow Airport and aviation generally, and described the occupation as direct action. The protesters' actions caused disruption to incoming and outgoing flights, resulting in 25 canceled flights and significant delays. They were found guilty of aggravated trespass and entering a security restricted area of an aerodrome without permission.

Key environmental legal questions:

Climate protesters found guilty of aggravated trespass for occupying airport runway.
Texte intégral
R-v-Basto.pdf
Site web
climatecasechart.com