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35 charges from Balcombe anti-fracking protest cases now dropped – CPS

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 31, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

The Crown Prosecution Service has revealed details of more cases arising from the Balcombe anti-fracking protests that have been dropped before reaching trial. Earlier this month, we reported information from Sussex Police, which said 21 people had their cases discontinued by the police before they were charged and […]

Caroline Lucas to plead not guilty over fracking protest

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 11, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas says she will plead not guilty to charges brought following a protest outside Cuadrilla’s site at Balcombe. In a letter to her constituents Dr Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, says the campaign to reduce the threat of climate change had been important throughout her […]