18.06.2013 | permalink
Today the trial against 11 activists who targeted a GM potatofield 2 years ago has seen a restart, following the heavy default sentence that was given on 12 February. The 11 activists were convicted to time in jail, for being part of a criminal gang (some with and some without probation), without any of their witnesses having been heard. Their participation to the non-violent action and debate on 29 May 2011 was thereby criminalised. This conviction poses a dangerous precedent for all forms of civil society action.
