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Just Stop Oil Ends Campaign After UK Oil Halt

11/6/2025

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Just Stop Oil ends its direct action campaign after securing a UK government commitment to halt new oil and gas extraction.
Six activists were convicted of public nuisance for a 2022 M25 protest, facing a maximum 10-year sentence.
Their trial raised concerns about unequal treatment compared with activists acquitted for similar actions.
The High Court upheld injunctions against disruptions at Shell petrol stations, citing safety and the right to protest.

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Just Stop Oil ends its direct action campaign after securing a UK government commitment to halt new oil and gas extraction.
Six activists were convicted of public nuisance for a 2022 M25 protest, facing a maximum 10-year sentence.
Their trial raised concerns about unequal treatment compared with activists acquitted for similar actions.
The High Court upheld injunctions against disruptions at Shell petrol stations, citing safety and the right to protest.