Climate activists listed as extremist by UK cops
January 11, 2020  21:04
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Extinction Rebellion has defended its activists after police included the group on a list of extremist ideologies in a counter-terrorism report.

Guidance drawn up by Counter Terror Police South East listed the environmental protest group alongside organisations such as National Action, and Islamic extremists, according to documents seen by The Guardian.

The document says Extinction Rebellion is a threat due to its "anti-establishment philosophy".

It also warns that expressions of support could include "people speaking in strong or emotive terms about environmental issues like climate change, ecology, fracking, airport expansion or pollution".

Extinction Rebellion branded the label a "terrorism slur" and a "deliberate attempt to silence" its activists.

CTPSE admitted an "error of judgement" and is reviewing the guide.
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