13 images Created 22 Feb 2016
The Plane Stupid Heathrow 13
13 climate activists from the climate activist group Plane Stupid staged a peaceful protest at Heathrow Airport in June 2015. The protest was against a proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport and aviation in general which the 13 activists see as a direct contribution to climate change. The Heathrow 13 activists cut through the perimeter fences at Heathrow airport and stopped air traffic for six hours by locking themselves together on one of the runways. They were all subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated trespass and being beside an airdrome without permission and were all found guilty as charged at Willesden Magistrate's Court in January 2016. At the time when found guilty the judge announced they would face prison when sentenced.
The 13 portraits were all done in the three weeks between conviction and subsequent sentencing of the 13 Plane Stupid activists. At the time of photographing the 13 individuals all faced a real possibility of going to jail for up to 6 months for their actions. The future of all 13 was very uncertain and all had to prepare for going to jail for some time. The portraits aim to show their spirit and their commitment to civil disobedience for the sake of the climate.
On Feb 24th all 13 walked out of court with a 6 weeks prison sentence suspended for 12 months and 120 hour community service each on average as punishment.
The 13 portraits were all done in the three weeks between conviction and subsequent sentencing of the 13 Plane Stupid activists. At the time of photographing the 13 individuals all faced a real possibility of going to jail for up to 6 months for their actions. The future of all 13 was very uncertain and all had to prepare for going to jail for some time. The portraits aim to show their spirit and their commitment to civil disobedience for the sake of the climate.
On Feb 24th all 13 walked out of court with a 6 weeks prison sentence suspended for 12 months and 120 hour community service each on average as punishment.