Activism often operates at the intersection of lawful action and civil disobedience, aiming to create social change through a combination of institutional and grassroots approaches. Legal action equips activists with tools to challenge and reform systems within established frameworks, while acts of civil disobedience are sometimes used to spotlight urgent issues that traditional channels may overlook. Balancing these approaches enables activists to raise awareness and advocate for justice while navigating the risks associated with each method.
- Juliette Brown – Consultant psychiatrist and activist
- Graeme Hayes – Professor of Political Sociology at Aston University
- Rosalie Mann – Founding President of No More Plastic
Chaired by Lisa Vanhala – Professor of Political Science at UCL
