XR protesters told they can’t hide behind the Human Rights Act

Extinction Rebellion protesters who brought chaos to central London cannot use the Human Rights Act to beat their prosecutions, a court heard today. (Fri) Emma Cooper, 31, Jamie Russell, 48, and Luke Mallett, 25, were part of a 300 strong march that blocked Vauxhall Bridge on 10th April this year, Westminster Magistrates Court heard. ‘Extinction Rebellion started from 10am that morning. Approximately 200 to 300 were marching and split between Vauxhall bridge and London Bridge,’ said prosecutor Aaron McCalister. ‘Both…