Court examines policing at Horse Hill anti-fracking protests
The policing of protests at the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick came under scrutiny at the trial of nine anti-fracking campaigners today.
Case dropped against Horse Hill fracking protester but trial of 9 others gets underway
The case against an anti-fracking protester arrested during demonstrations outside the Horse Hill exploratory oil site near Gatwick Airport was dropped this afternoon.
Updated: Calls for assurance on policing anti-fracking protests in North Yorkshire
a The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire is being urged to consult local people about protection for the rights to protest against fracking.
Arrest at Woodburn Forest drilling protest
Police in Northern Ireland arrested a man during a protest today against exploratory drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus.
Rathlin Energy secures bankruptcy order against anti-fracking campaigner
A High Court judge granted a bankruptcy order this morning against Ian Crane, a prominent anti-fracking campaigner, after a request by lawyers for Rathlin Energy.
Surveillance on anti-fracking campaigner revealed in court
An opponent of shale gas was under surveillance for his role in anti-fracking protests, the High Court in London was told this morning.
Guest post: Final Barton Moss trial ends with not-guilty verdicts
Guest Post by Stephen Kingston In this guest post, Stephen Kingston, editor of the Salford Star, reports on calls for a public inquiry after the acquittal yesterday of the final three people facing charges arising from protests outside the IGas exploratory drilling site at Barton Moss.
Lawyer considers compensation case for properties damaged by seismic testing
A Manchester law firm is in the early stages of launching a legal case on behalf of people who say their properties have been damaged by seismic surveying in Lancashire.
Guest Post: Salford ‘slow walking’ anti-fracking protests ruled legitimate
In this guest post. Stephen Kingston, editor of The Salford Star, reports on the implications of the acquittal of two anti-fracking campaigners arrested for walking in front of lorries outside the IGas exploratory gas site at Barton Moss.
Bid to bankrupt anti-fracking campaigner delayed again
The High Court in London has adjourned for a second time Rathlin Energy’s attempt to make a bankruptcy order against an anti-fracking campaigner.
