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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Sandra Laville

Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ

A police officer stands guard as Greenpeace activists blockade an entrance to Unilever’s offices in London
Greenpeace activists at an entrance to Unilever’s offices in London stage a protest against plastic pollution in September last year. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images

Criminal charges have been dropped against dozens of people who staged a protest against plastic pollution outside the headquarters of Unilever.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided not to proceed against 34 individuals days before their trial was due to start.

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