Overview

• Five activists received prison sentences ranging from 20 to 24 months for causing public nuisance.
• The protest involved climbing gantries over the M25, leading to significant traffic delays.
• A sixth activist received a suspended sentence and community service due to expressed remorse.
• The judge criticized the protesters' actions as irresponsible and dismissive of the public's inconvenience.
• Defense attorneys argue the sentences undermine the fundamental right to peaceful protest and plan to appeal.