Why people were sat outside Swansea Crown Court holding signs saying ‘Stop Jailing Truth Tellers’

Local residents protested outside Swansea Crown Court holding signs saying ‘Stop Jailing Truth Tellers’ in response to recent arrests and sentencings of protesters across the UK. Campaigners aimed to raise awareness and show opposition to sentences given to peaceful protesters planning demonstrations on the M25. The protesters highlighted concerns about the handling of the climate crisis and criticised the lengthy prison terms given to the activists.