UK High Court dismissed Trudi Warner's contempt of court case for holding a "Jury Equity" placard outside the Old Bailey.
The UK High Court dismissed the case against environmental activist Trudi Warner, who faced contempt of court for holding a placard outside the Old Bailey. Her sign read, "Jurors have an absolute right to acquit according to their conscience," a statement based on the legal principle of "jury equity" dating back to 1670. Civil liberties campaigners hailed the decision as a "huge win for democracy."
May 02, 2024
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