Britain's New Class of Prisoners: A Threat to Democratic Protest The rise of anti protest legislation and sentences in England and Wales has created a disturbing trend: the systematic incarceration of individuals engaging in civil disobedience, particularly those fighting climate breakdown and the annihilation of Gaza.
According to a recent report by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the protest group Defend Our Juries, 286 cases involving climate and Palestine solidarity activists have been sent to prison for a total of 136 years.
This trend is not just about individuals breaking the law; it's a deliberate effort to silence dissenting voices.