Just Stop Oil Protestors Jailed for April Oil Depot Blockades
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been locked up for staging a daring blockade of 10 oil depots on April 1st. Their protest, coordinated with Extinction Rebellion, demanded a halt to all new UK oil and gas projects.
Prison Terms for Campaigners
El Litten, 35, from Luton, was sentenced to 28 days behind bars. Barry Mitchell, 74, from Telford, received 21 days for aggravated trespass at the oil depot sites. Both have already served prison time earlier this year for similar Just Stop Oil actions.
More Arrests from M25 Protests Face Court
Seven more Just Stop Oil supporters, arrested during four days of turmoil on the M25 in November, appeared at Guildford and maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Crown Courts today.
- Isabel Rock, 41, has been released on bail after 30 days on remand for protesting at M25 gantries on November 9th.
- Phoebe Plummer, 21, from South London, was also granted bail after 29 days in remand at Bronzefield. She appeared via video link at Maidstone Crown Court.
Massive Arrest Toll Shows Rising Tensions
Just Stop Oil’s relentless six-week campaign of disruption throughout October and November led to over 700 arrests. Since the group launched its protests on April 1st, more than 2,000 arrests have been made, with 24 activists still in prison.
Why They Protest
Just Stop Oil is determined to peacefully fight the UK government’s plans to license over 100 new oil and gas projects by 2025. They slam ministers for not tackling soaring energy bills and warn that continued fossil fuel support sends millions towards death and threatens the fabric of democracy itself.
