'The witness at Worcester Crown Court was part of the Defend Our Juries campaign, in support of Trudi Warner, who was arrested in March and faces prosecution.' Photo: Melanie Jameson at Worcester Crown Court

‘Measures being taken by courts in recent times include defendants being banned from explaining their motivation to the jury.'

BYM backs witness for Trudi Warner

‘Measures being taken by courts in recent times include defendants being banned from explaining their motivation to the jury.'

by Rebecca Hardy 6th October 2023

Friends were among over 250 people who sat outside UK courts last week to remind jurors they can decide according to conscience. Malvern Quaker Melanie Jameson joined a group of five others ‘to witness in support of climate protestors charged and under threat for holding placards’, she said.

BYM backs witness for Trudi Warner

‘Measures being taken by courts in recent times include defendants being banned from explaining their motivation to the jury.'

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