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Ask the Crown Prosecution Service to drop charges against ‘bin divers’

Three men were arrested in October in London for stealing food that was destined for landfill from a supermarket bin. Crown Prosecution Service claims there is ‘significant public interest’ in prosecuting the men, and are considering pursuing a case.

The men will stand trial next month after being caught taking some tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese from the dustbins behind a branch of Iceland.  It is expected Paul May, a freelance web designer, will argue that he was taking the food because he needed it to eat, and does not consider he has done anything illegal or dishonest in removing food destined for landfill from a skip.

According to the Guardian article, if the case goes to court, it could set new precedent in the criminality of ‘bin diving’.

Please sign the petition to urge the Crown Prosecution Service to drop the charges against these men.

 

 

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