Two health workers acquitted of breaching public order say they would do it again to avert a crisis.
GP Dr Patrick Hart and clinical psychologist Dr Rosie Jones cited in defence of their actions their professional guidelines to preserve lifeTwo health professionals have vowed to continue protesting about the climate emergency after being acquitted of breaching public order.
The judge said he was "impressed by the integrity and rationality of their beliefs" and found the doctors' evidence "highly moving", XR said.Seven health professionals were acquitted at City of London Magistrates’ Court Police can use new laws to deny protesters bail, in order to prevent them repeatedly returning to block roads, as well as charging them with conspiracy offences that carry a maximum 10-year jail sentence.
Dr Hart said: "We believe that, as part of doctors for XR, we have a duty to take that to the streets if that's the best means we have of protecting our patients." In April, protesters displayed a banner that said 'For Health's Sake. Stop Financing Fossil Fuels', which aimed to draw attention to the annual financial support of approximately £10bn for the fossil fuel industry.
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