Stephen Bennett loses appeal over public-road obstruction offence

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Stephen Bennett lost his appeal against a public-road obstruction conviction in the Court of Appeal on 25 January 2018.

The court held that his roughly 20-second sit-down protest obstructing the Israeli Ambassador’s car was not covered by lawful authority or reasonable excuse. It dismissed the appeal, while recognising that other peaceful obstructions might be legally justified in different circumstances.