At least a dozen climate activists face jail time under NSW laws used to lock up Violet Coco
by Michael McGowan from on (#66QHN)
Exclusive: A string of protesters linked to Blockade Australia have been charged under the legislation
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More than a dozen climate activists are facing possible jail time over protests in Sydney's city centre this year after being charged under the same controversial laws that led to Deanna Violet" Coco being handed a 15-month prison sentence.
Court documents seen by Guardian Australia show a string of activists linked to the climate group Blockade Australia have been charged under the laws, which introduced a two-year jail sentence for protests that block major roads, bridges or tunnels in New South Wales.
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