Can I recommend this article by Tess Riley of UK Uncut and one of the found not guilty of causing criminal damage in Brighton at the close of her trial last week?
She offers an erudite explanation of why those who protested acted as they did, concluding
Acquitted or otherwise, we know that we are not the criminals in this situation. Acknowledging alternatives to devastating spending cuts is a basic human right. The failure to do so is the real crime taking place around here.
I agree with her.
Have the court cases finished or due back in court at a later date?
Finished
5 of them were convicted of criminal damage – not really something to be proud of, and i detracts from their cause.
And the judge recognised it was not intentional damage
Respectfully – if you wreck the economy you walk away
If you trip over a mannequin whilst protesting you get a criminal record
That’s not justice and don’t pretend it is