Scientist Emma Smart, 44, received treatment before being returned to custody over arrest at London protest

A marine biologist held by police for more than 48 hours over a climate crisis protest was taken from her cell to hospital in an ambulance.

Emma Smart, 44, one of nine scientists affiliated with Extinction Rebellion who were arrested at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), had gone on hunger and thirst strike to protest against the conditions in which she was being held.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Jacob Zuma’s arrest is a victory for South Africa’s post-apartheid constitution | Mark Gevisser

Corruption still sadly plays a part in public life here, but we’re…

Keir Starmer under pressure to back plans for corporation tax rise

Labour leader has faced backlash after saying he would oppose any new…

‘Maestro of humanity’: Italian surgeon Gino Strada dies at 73

Tributes paid to doctor whose NGO set up world-class hospitals in war…