Trial of Angela Ditchfield

From Climate Litigation

An Extinction Rebellion protester was cleared of criminal liability for defacing a council building. She invoked the Necessity Defense, arguing climate disaster posed an imminent threat to her property. She was found not guilty as the court found she was acting to protect land and homes.

https://climate-laws.org/geographies/united-kingdom/litigation_cases/trial-of-angela-ditchfield