Green light to anarchy: Eco-activists cleared of power station damage after using climate change as defence
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Green light to anarchy: Eco-activists cleared of power station damage after using climate change as defence         

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Author: Doug
Date: Sep 11, 2008 23:58

Just in case those here have any doubts about the matter. It says the
jury agreed with the judge.

"Protesters have been given a legal 'green light' to commit crime
after six Greenpeace activists accused of vandalising a power station
were cleared, an ex minister has warned.

The eco-campaigners admitted causing damage to the value of ВЈ30,000
when they climbed a chimney and began painting a slogan.

But a judge allowed them to base their 'lawful excuse' defence around
their cause: the fear that the power station could contribute to
climate change.

A jury at Maidstone Crown Court agreed, meaning the activists walked
free..."

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