XR call for Ecocide Law
Royal Courts of Justice, London. Mon 15 Jul 2019
Protesters with banners block the Strand
and the blue yacht Polly Higgins is in front of the ROyal Courts of
Justice with a flag 'Make Ecocide Law'
Scottish barrister Polly Higgins who fought for years for an Ecocide
Law died of cancer this April, only 50.
When I arrived a ceremony was taking place with people bringing water
from across the country to pour into a large bowl
Each person told were the water was from
The Strand was blocked all day by protesters
Some held XR flags or posters - including this 'Pick Your SIde' pme
Three drummers played during the ceremony
People come and stir the water and make wishes (or something)
and then come and add flowers and other stuff
Among the group presiding over the ceremony was a man in druid costume
THe bowl was carried in front of the Law Courts - where there was
the chalked message 'Act Now! Make Ecocide a Crime!'
The druid filled a horn from the bowl and took it and poured a libation
in front of the Law Courts
and people closed their eyes and raised their hands...
Later there were speeches - including from Rupert Read
Sue Hampton, an ambassador for Alopecia UK with a poster 'Ecocide
is a Crime'
Donnachadh McCarthy speaks and reads a long letter to the police
people listen in the crowd
Deputy Leader of the Green Party Amelia Womack
Labour MP Sue Hayman, shadow minister for the environment, food and
rural affairs
The giant pink dodo gets some attention before the march
'Ecocide Will Kill Us All'
People dance in front ot the Polly Higgins
and chalk on the pavement
A woman dances with two flags
The crew get the Polly Higgins ready for the procession to Waterloo
Millenium Gardens
The 'ACT NOW' bicycle and sound system is going to lead the procession
A singer makes the final performance outside the Law Courts
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