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Environmental Activists Arrested At London Southend Airport (31 October 2011)

Date: 31/10/2011
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, Environmental Activists Arrested At London Southend Airport

15 environmental activists have been arrested by police following staging a protest at London Southend Airport. The activists, who are members of the climate change group, Plane Stupid and Climate Rush, were believed to have been planning to install solar panels on the runway and perform a dance in airport staff dress. The airport has put forth plans for a 300-metre extension of the runway. This would grant the use of larger passenger aircraft at the airport. The Stobart Group, the owner of the airport, aims to see two million passengers pass through the terminal each year by 2020.

A spokesperson for Plane Stupid and Climate Rush claimed in a statement that while Southend Council had told of how the expansion would create new jobs, investment in renewable sources of energy would create many more, without influencing climate change. The group claims that solar power, rather than plane power, is required for the future. The group stated that a larger runway would negatively impact climate change and the local residents and was not required to aid the local economy. Essex Police officers were quick to respond to alerts that protesters had gained access to the airport.

Duncan Lewis’ public law solicitors are able to provide advice to protestors on the legalities surrounding their actions. Due to the public nature of protests, protestors may face restrictions under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. The team of knowledgeable public law solicitors can deal with any legal case relating to protesting in the most professional manner.

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