Monthly Archives: February 2011

Campaigners from the ‘Manchester Airport on Trial’ group were sentenced today after a 2 day trial at Trafford Magistrates’ court. The judge recognised the “sincerity” and “laudable motives” of the protesters, and handed down lenient sentences of 2 year conditional … Continue reading →

After a fantastic day yesterday, we’ve just got news that the judge is expecting to announce his verdict on the six defendants in the Manchester Airport on Trial case this afternoon. It’s a bit earlier than we expected, but we’re … Continue reading →

At 9am this morning, a real sense of solidarity could be felt outside Trafford Magistrate’s Court. There was a great turn-out to support the six defendants from Manchester Airport on Trial appearing in court to face charges of aggravated trespass … Continue reading →

The second trial began this morning with a massive show of support for six climate protesters who breached airside security at Manchester Airport in May 2010. Supporters of the ‘Manchester Airport on Trial’ group gathered outside court this morning with … Continue reading →