Judge Dismisses Charges Against Greenpeace Activists

Charges against four Greenpeace activists who protested at Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home were dismissed by a judge due to insufficient evidence. The activists, who were accused of damaging 15 roof slates during their demonstration last August, faced prosecution but successfully argued that the damage could not be definitively attributed to their actions. District Judge Adrian Lower concluded that the evidence was too tenuous for a conviction, stating that no court would find them guilty. The activists' defense highlighted issues with the prosecution's evidence, including pre-existing damage to the roof. Following the ruling, one of the defendants, Michael Grant, emphasized the importance of peaceful protest in a democratic society. A full ruling on the case will be delivered on November 11.