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Should climate activists be treated the same way as criminals?

Should climate activists be treated the same way as criminals?

Update: 2025-09-17
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When climate activists block highways to demand action against climate change, are they a danger to society or its defenders? This question lies at the heart of research by Alice Dejean de la Bâtie, a criminal law scholar at Tilburg University. In the latest episode of Science Quest, she explores the thin line between lawful protest and criminal behavior.

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Should climate activists be treated the same way as criminals?

Should climate activists be treated the same way as criminals?

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