Prosecution of woman for climate trial sign not in public interest, court told

High court hears arguments over prosecution of Trudi Warner for holding sign telling activists’ trial juries of their rights

The prosecution of a woman for contempt of court for holding a sign reminding juries of their rights is not in the public interest, the high court has been told.

During a hearing on Thursday, the court heard arguments for and against an attempt by the solicitor general to bring a case against Trudi Warner, 69, who was charged last year for holding a sign – outside the trial of climate activists – reminding juries of their right to acquit a defendant based on their conscience, a principle known as jury equity.