We smashed the windows of a major bank. A jury acquitted us. This is why | Gully Bujak

I think people everywhere, even on juries, have had enough of our leaders' failure to tackle the climate crisisIn 2021, I was arrested with eight other women for breaking the windows at HSBC's headquarters in London. On Thursday, after just two hours of deliberation, a jury of our peers found all nine of us not guilty of nearly half a million pounds in criminal damage.Although the three-week trial was the most gruelling experience of my life, I trusted the jury to acquit us for two reasons. First, I believe the human spirit is basically good and cooperative, and when given the chance we will make decisions that are compassionate and fair.Gully Bujak worked with Extinction Rebellion for several years and is now a community organiser in HullDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...