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Terror Act Used to Block Climate Activist's Trip

Protester stopped en route to Copenhagen

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(Newser) – A British climate change activist says police abused anti-terror laws to prevent him from traveling to this week's climate change conference in Copenhagen. Police yanked him and another activist off a bus they stopped on the way to the Channel Tunnel. The activist, who has taken part in several acts of civil disobedience, was questioned and sent back to London under the nation's Terrorism Act, reports the Guardian.

"People who are practicing civil disobedience on climate change in the face of ineffectual government action are certainly not terrorists, and I am sure that their actions will be vindicated by history," he said. The activist plans to attempt again to travel to Copenhagen.  An official with Britain's home office stood by the action saying enforcement of the terrorism law was up to the discretion of local forces.

Environmental activists display effigies of world leaders during a climate change conference.
Environmental activists display effigies of world leaders during a climate change conference.   (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Activists hold a banner during a demonstration outside a UN climate conference.
Activists hold a banner during a demonstration outside a UN climate conference.   (AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara)
Greenpeace activists dressed as clocks stand during a Greenpeace demonstration calling for action on climate change.
Greenpeace activists dressed as clocks stand during a Greenpeace demonstration calling for action on climate change.   (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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divetrader
Oct 15, 09 7:11 AM CDT
Sounds somewhat similar to how Bush handled protestors or people with opposing views here in the US. You can protest, but not where anybody will see you. Certainly don't come to where he was giving a speech. Reply
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rkossik
Oct 15, 09 7:29 AM CDT
Welcome to 1984!
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riffran
Oct 15, 09 7:42 AM CDT
or maybe just maybe they stopped a possible eco-terrorist event.... Reply
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Fondue
Oct 15, 09 8:30 AM CDT
Civil disobedience does not equal eco-terrorism. I'm surprised you didn't cry about this violating his rights. Silly me, I forgot you're a hypocrite.
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godawgs
Oct 15, 09 12:05 PM CDT
@fondue your right civil disobedience doesn't equal eco-terrorism, hence the use of the word possible.
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