The defendants were cleared by Leeds Magistrates’ Court last month after their defence argued there was insufficient evidence.

Quakers cleared of ‘locking on’ charges

The defendants were cleared by Leeds Magistrates’ Court last month after their defence argued there was insufficient evidence.

by Rebecca Hardy 10th October 2025

Four Quakers were among fifteen climate protesters cleared of charges that they were planning to ‘lock on’ at the UK’s largest power station, Drax, last August.

Quakers cleared of ‘locking on’ charges

The defendants were cleared by Leeds Magistrates’ Court last month after their defence argued there was insufficient evidence.

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