Greta Thunberg Faces Trial in London for Climate Protest
The climate activist and four others are charged with public order offences for blocking an oil conference, highlighting the ongoing struggle for climate justice.
- Greta Thunberg is on trial in London for defying police orders during a climate protest outside an oil and gas conference in October last year.
- Thunberg and four other activists, including members from Fossil Free London and Greenpeace, face charges under the Public Order Act for not moving when asked by police.
- The trial, expected to last two days, could result in fines of up to £2,500 for the defendants if they are found guilty.
- Supporters and environmental protesters, including Greenpeace, demonstrated outside the court in solidarity, holding signs like 'Climate protest is not a crime'.
- Thunberg has been fined previously for similar protests in Sweden and Germany, highlighting her ongoing commitment to climate activism.