‘Quakers respect the laws of the state but our first loyalty is to God’s purposes.' Photo: The arrest of Rajan Naidu, by Vladimir Morozov

‘We acknowledge our Friends’ action as rooted in their faith, and their willingness to face its consequences and uphold Rajan Naidu as he serves his prison sentence.' Paul Parker, recording clerk for BYM

BYM stands by peaceful climate protestors

‘We acknowledge our Friends’ action as rooted in their faith, and their willingness to face its consequences and uphold Rajan Naidu as he serves his prison sentence.' Paul Parker, recording clerk for BYM

by Rebecca Hardy 7th October 2022

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has said it is standing by peaceful protestors who were found guilty of breaking an injunction when they took nonviolent action to demand an end to new oil and gas projects in the UK.

BYM stands by peaceful climate protestors

‘We acknowledge our Friends’ action as rooted in their faith, and their willingness to face its consequences and uphold Rajan Naidu as he serves his prison sentence.' Paul Parker, recording clerk for BYM

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