It's a double whammy tomorrow 25 March for all #protestlaw lovers:
Up early (in UK) or at 17:00 in Melbourne for this book launch & round table "in conversation" lawasprotection.org.au/2026/02/1414/ then staying up late in Melbourne (or 19:00 UK time) for the release of
The decision to label a direct action protest group as a terrorist group is unprecedented and will forever be a stain on this government’s reputation. Our clients maintain that the decision to proscribe and now to appeal does not mask the UK’s complicity in genocide. 2/5
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Legal experts are questioning whether police are using powers they no longer have to restrict protests.
Partner, Raj Chada considers the impact of the Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for protesters, campaign groups and democratic freedoms.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence #PeacefulProtest
The acquittal of the Stonehenge protesters highlights vital questions about the balance between public order & the #RightToProtest.
Senior Associate, Francesca Cociani acted for the defendants, whose case tested the scope of public nuisance laws & the limits of democratic freedoms.
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Senior Associate, Katie McFadden challenges trial fairness in mass prosecutions of alleged Palestine Action supporters. With 2,000+ set to appear, this case could reshape protest law.
#RightToProtest #LegalSupport #ProtestLaw
Cover of a legal guide titled 'A Practical Guide to Sentencing in Protest Cases' featuring police officers in high-visibility jackets holding batons in formation with headshot of author, Laura O'brien.
At a time when the legal landscape for protest is under intense scrutiny, ‘A Practical Guide to Sentencing in Protest Cases’ by Laura O’Brien provides clarity where it’s most needed.
A timely and indispensable read for those working in this fast-evolving area of law.
#ProtestLaw #RightToProtest
The proscription of #PalestineAction led to dozens of arrests over the weekend.
Senior Associate, Francesca Cociani joined Ash Sarkar on @novaramedia.com to discuss these developments with peaceful protesters facing being labelled as terrorists for holding up a sign.
#PeacefulProtest #ProtestLaw
Partner, Raj Chada joined Jonathan Ray on @lbc.co.uk to unpack the legal and civil rights implications.
Proscription is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled , morally wrong … and ridiculous. There will be further legal challenges against it.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence
The Protest and Public Order Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have successfully represented two Youth Demand activists who have been acquitted after actions taken at the Labour Party Conference in September 2024.
#HumanRights #ProtestLaw #LabourPartyConference #PeacefulProtest
[UKpol, protest]
Some good news for a change:
"The previous Tory home secretary, Suella Braverman, did not have the power to redefine “serious disruption” as “more than minor” in the law concerning when police could impose limits on protests." […]
Audrey Cherryl Mogan Year of Call: 2014 "Audrey is really making a name for herself in protest law." Chambers UK, 2025 (Protest Law, Band 2)
📣 Protestor charged with obstructing coach bound for Bibby Stockholm barge found not guilty after trial 📣
Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers #ProtestLaw Team was instructed by Zachary Whyte of Sperrin Law.
Read on here 🔽
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After 8 hours of jury deliberation, defendants at Worcester Crown Court have just been found guilty, without a unanimous verdict, of Public Nuisance, for their part in 2022’s campaign for a Plant-Based Future. 🧵#climatecrisis #plantbasedfuture #protestlaw
Owen Greenhall Year of Call: 2010 "Owen is very good with clients and a thoughtful jury advocate. His experience in civil liberties and protest law is unrivalled." Chambers UK, 2025 (Protest Law, Star Individual)
🚨 Court of Appeal reduces sentences for Just Stop Oil conspirators 🚨
Owen Greenhall, of the Garden Court Chambers #ProtestRights Team, was instructed by Raj Chada of Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors (@hodgejonesallen.bsky.social.
Read on here 🔽
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Audrey Cherryl Mogan Year of Call: 2014 "Audrey is really making a name for herself in protest law." Chambers UK, 2025 (Protest Law, Band 2)
🚨 Just Stop Oil protestor unanimously found not guilty of conspiring to commit a public nuisance 🚨
Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers #ProtestLaw Team represented the protestor, instructed by Rosie Worster of Commons Law.
Read on here 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/just-stop-oi...
Tom Wainwright (left), Elena Papamichael (right) #DoRightFearNoOne
📣 Tom Wainwright & Elena Papamichael speak at Criminal Bar Association Winter Conference 📣
Tom Wainwright & Elena Papamichael from our #CriminalDefence & #ProtestLaw team addressed 150+ criminal barristers at @thecriminalbar.bsky.social's event.
Read on 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/tom-wainwrig...
Al-Watan News: #Egypt's protest law to be reviewed by cabinet tomorrow; expected to reduce penalties from prison time to fines. #ProtestLaw
