The judge ruled that the defendants, charged with damaging Van Gogh paintings, are banned from protest within the M25 until their trial in January 2026.
Judge Alexander Milne emphasized that while the right to protest is important, it cannot include actions that blur the line into criminal offences.
The defense argued that the ban on protesting in London is a 'disproportional' infringement on their rights, highlighting the significance of the capital as a protest location.
The three activists pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the frames of two Van Gogh paintings, raising questions about the intersection of protest and criminal law.
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