Alleged Extinction Rebellion protesters face court
Two of the people police allege were part of a disruptive climate protest in the heart of Sydney last week have appeared in court.
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Two alleged climate protesters arrested during Extinction Rebellion’s shut down of Broadway last week remain free as they await a court date next month set to feature many of their comrades.
Lilian Rose Campbell and Thomas Glen Colley appeared before Deputy Registrar Nicole Hoffman on Tuesday charged with not complying with police direction under the Road Transport Act 2013.
Police will allege the duo were among the more than 30 people arrested by police as about 500 people protested in the heart of Sydney between 2pm and 3.10pm on October 7.
Some diehard protesters were arrested after laying down one on of Sydney’s busiest roads in Ultimo, while others chained themselves inside a makeshift water tank.
Campbell and Colley are yet to enter a plea, but the court heard both will be required to at their next appearance on November 7.
Campbell, 22, of Ashfield did not speak during a brief appearance where her defence asked for an adjournment to inspect evidence tendered by police.
Western Sydney University PHD researcher Colley, 57, told the court he needed more legal advice before he could enter a plea.
The resident of Lawson in the Blue Mountains had previously appeared in the same court the day after his arrest.
Both matters were adjourned until November, when a number of other alleged protesters will also face court.