What's happened
Three Greenpeace activists charged after protest at Rishi Sunak's home
Why it matters
The charges against the activists following their protest at the Prime Minister's home are significant due to the high-profile nature of the target and the potential impact on future protests.
What the papers say
The Guardian emphasizes the activists' protest and the charges they face, while The Telegraph provides more details about the protest itself and the charges. The Independent and BBC News offer similar coverage, focusing on the charges and the legal process.
How we got here
The protest took place at the Prime Minister's home in North Yorkshire in August 2023, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The subsequent charges against three of the activists have now been authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service.
More on these topics
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Rishi Sunak is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2022.
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Greenpeace is a non-governmental environmental organization with offices in over 55 countries and an international coordinating body in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan county and the largest ceremonial county in England by area. It is located primarily in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, but partly in the region of North East England.
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The Crown Prosecution Service is the principal public agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales. It is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions.