Features in issue 2482

Fairford Coach Case: Cautious victory for the right to protest

by Andy Meinke

On 13 November last year, the House of Lords gave its judgement on the long running Fairford Coach Action case. It was a complete victory on all points for Jane Laporte who had taken the test case. However, the devil is in the detail. Andy Meinke takes a goodlook at the judgement and what it means for future protests.

Reflections on Rossport

by Camilla Cancantata

Over the past six years, the inhabitants of a remote corner of Ireland have been fightingone of the world's largest companies. They have forged links with other communities in similar struggles around the world and, despite post-colonialism, are fighting once morefor their land and way of life. Camilla Cancantata reflects on the fossil fuel industry and communities in crisis.