Crawley’s MP has welcomed a new injunction which could see climate protestors jailed for blocking the M25.
‘Insulate Britain’ protestors could face prison time for blocking the major motorway after a High Court judge granted National Highways an injunction on Tuesday.
Henry Smith branded protestors’ actions “irresponsible” and said they could endanger lives.
As a result of the injunction, protestors could be jailed for contempt of court.
Smith said: “I welcome this injunction to prevent protesters from disrupting any further commuters on the M25.
“The irresponsible actions of those taking part not only undermines their cause but endangers lives as well.
“While this deterrent should put a stop to such disruption I welcome assurances from the Crime & Policing Minister that the Government will consider seeking to extend the injunction to other parts of the highways network if this is what is needed.”
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