Top lawyers defy bar to declare they will not prosecute peaceful climate protesters
by Damien Gayle from on (#6A4QQ)
Six KCs among more than 120 mostly English lawyers to sign pledge not to act for fossil fuel interests
Leading barristers have defied bar rules by signing a declaration saying they will not prosecute peaceful climate protesters or act for companies pursuing fossil fuel projects.
They are among more than 120 mostly English lawyers who have signed a declaration vowing to withhold [their] services in respect of supporting new fossil fuel projects and action against climate protesters exercising their right of peaceful protest".
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