The defendants had sought to demonstrate against the use of a quarry. On the day, the quarry had been announced to be closed. They were charged with disrupting activities at the site and aggravated trespass.
Held: Even if the demonstrators had anticipated that no quarrying activities would be interrupted, it was clear that as trespassers on property they came to know that their activities were having this effect and still did not leave. Appeal denied.
Citations:
[1996] EWHC Admin 259
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Statutes:
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 68(1) 69
Crime
Updated: 25 May 2022; Ref: scu.136807
