ecocide

English Lawyers Refuse to Prosecute Climate Protestors in ‘Declaration of Conscience’

English Lawyers Refuse to Prosecute Climate Protestors in ‘Declaration of Conscience’

A group of lawyers in England have signed a “Declaration of Conscience” saying they will refuse to participate in the prosecution of peaceful climate protesters like Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain. The group of about 120 lawyers, who go by the name “Lawyers are Responsible,” will also refuse to represent those participating […]

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    English Lawyers Refuse to Prosecute Climate Protestors in ‘Declaration of Conscience’

    English Lawyers Refuse to Prosecute Climate Protestors in ‘Declaration of Conscience’

    A group of lawyers in England have signed a “Declaration of Conscience” saying they will refuse to participate in the prosecution of peaceful climate protesters like Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain. The group of about 120 lawyers, who go by the name “Lawyers are Responsible,” will also refuse to represent those participating […]

    Should Ecocide Be a Crime?

    Should Ecocide Be a Crime?

    A group of activists wants to add a fifth–ecocide–defined as “mass damage and destruction of ecosystems – severe harm to nature which is widespread or long-term,” according to Stop Ecocide International.