UK climate activists held in jail for up to six months before trial
Climate campaigners arrested on suspicion of blocking roads or other offences are waiting up to six months in prison before being tried.
Josh Smith, a 29-year-old stonemason from Manchester, has been held on remand in HMP Peterborough for more than two months.
His court date is not set until 1 February, meaning he will have been incarcerated for half a year before any sentence may be imposed.
Smith, who is one of at least seven people being held long-term in prison awaiting trial, says the one positive about his position is that people seem more receptive to his message about the climate crisis.
Oh dear how terrible for them, it's such a nuisance when your detained and can't go about your daily business .
https://www.theguardian.com/environm...s-before-trial