The 'Heathrow 10' were arrested in July 2024 during the 'Oil Kills' international campaign calling for a Fossil Fuel Treaty. The group are now facing serious charges which could result in long prison sentences. Their trial starts in January 2025.
Five of this group, our friends, are being held 'on remand' in prison and will be transported to court from prison each day by the prison service.
Our other five friends are currently out 'on bail' and having to observe strict bail conditions imposed by the court.
While these five have some freedom they will have the multiple challenges of attending court in London, such as paying for food, board and travel to court from their homes outside London.
Most of the group have already faced significant loss of earnings due to being in prison, or as a result of court bail conditions.
Our wonderful community is already stepping up to support them. We ask please if you can help support our friends through this gruelling trial period. If we all chip in a little then together we can help to share their financial burden.
Thank you for anything you may be able to offer.
In the unlikely event of there being unspent funds, these will be split between CASP and RIPS supporting peaceful activists.