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Labour’s solicitor general has dropped the Tory campaign to prosecute a retired social worker after she held a placard outside a court.

The High Court threw out the solicitor general’s ‘fanciful’ attempt to prosecute Trudi Warner for contempt of court. Now this Tory minister has lodged an appeal.

Judge rules that the solicitor general ‘mischaracterised’ the evidence when he charged Warner with contempt of court for holding up a placard.

Why is the solicitor general attacking our fundamental rights? The reasons are both inside and outside the courtroom.

After nearly a month in prison for telling the truth in court, we’ve decided, following legal advice, not to continue our appeal, says campaigner, Giovanna Lewis, in this guest blog. But the fight doesn’t stop here. by Giovanna Lewis

Government agency targets climate protesters with civil charges on top of their criminal prosecution.

With Trudi Warner facing up to two years in jail for holding a sign, over 200 people have turned up at courts around England with the same banner.

Attorney General’s Office claims that a case against Trudi Warner, who could face up to two years in prison for reminding jurors of their rights, is ‘in the public interest’.

Trudi Warner held up a sign reminding jurors they could decide a verdict according to their conscience and now could face up to two years in prison. We’re helping her fight back.

If juries cannot hear all the evidence, justice cannot prevail. Our Executive Director, Jo Maugham, writes on the threat that gagging juries poses to our justice system – and to our planet.

Jo Maugham, founder and director of Good Law Project explains why he’s supporting the Barristers’ Declaration.