BREAKING: 17 Arrested as Just Stop Oil Disrupt Heathrow Airport
London, August 1, 2024 – In a significant escalation of their ongoing campaign, Just Stop Oil activists have once again made headlines by disrupting operations at Heathrow Airport. The protest led to the arrest of 17 individuals, highlighting the group’s continued efforts to draw attention to their cause.
Early this morning, six protesters blocked the departure gates at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, causing immediate disruption to passengers attempting to check in for their flights. Alongside them, a person was arrested for filming the event. The swift response from law enforcement saw these individuals detained and the area cleared with minimal disruption to airport operations
Just Stop Oil, known for their high-profile demonstrations, continues to demand an end to fossil fuel extraction and consumption. Their actions today are part of a broader strategy to disrupt key infrastructure and draw public and governmental attention to the urgent need for climate action.
Despite the potential for significant delays and inconvenience, the prompt action by police ensured that the disruption was kept to a minimum. Heathrow Airport operations have since returned to normal, with passengers being processed through alternative gates and security checks.
Just Stop Oil Protest Disrupts Gatwick Airport
London, July 29, 2024 – Early on Monday morning, seven Just Stop Oil activists entered Gatwick’s South Terminal and used suitcases with lock-on devices to block the departure gates. The protesters sat on the floor, effectively obstructing the entrance and causing inconvenience to passengers. Despite their efforts, holidaymakers were seen stepping over the activists to continue their journeys.
Sussex Police responded swiftly to the incident, arresting eight individuals on suspicion of interfering with public infrastructure
London, July 18, 2024 – In a landmark ruling, Roger Hallam, co-founder of the environmental activist group Just Stop Oil, has been sentenced to five years in prison. This decision comes in the wake of a series of disruptive protests that targeted the M25 motorway in November 2022.
The court found them guilty of orchestrating protests that led to significant traffic disruptions, affecting over 700,000 vehicles and causing economic damages estimated at £765,0001. The other four activists received four-year sentences
