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Just Stop Oil Activists Avoid Jail After Heathrow Plot

5/17/2025

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Nine Just Stop Oil activists, who plotted to disrupt Heathrow Airport by gluing themselves to a runway, escaped jail time despite their bold plan. Arrested with angle grinders and glue, they received suspended sentences or had already completed their time. The judge acknowledged their lack of remorse, despite the absence of actual harm caused.

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Story summary

Nine Just Stop Oil activists, who plotted to disrupt Heathrow Airport by gluing themselves to a runway, escaped jail time despite their bold plan. Arrested with angle grinders and glue, they received suspended sentences or had already completed their time. The judge acknowledged their lack of remorse, despite the absence of actual harm caused.