Chris Chalkley of PRSC Stands Trial on Friday March 12th

bristol | community | news report Thursday March 11, 2010 09:59 by fw from prsc

Chris Chalkley Stands Trial on Friday March 12th at Bristol Magistrates Court on a charge of Criminal Damage. All are welcome to attend.

Chris Chalkley, chairman of PRSC, will finally appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday 12th March 2010 at 10am. Mr. Chalkley is accused of Criminal Damage, having painted a sign on the 5102 Building at the bottom of Stokes Croft between 28/8/09 and 1/9/09, allegedly causing damage of between £150 and £200.

Mr. Chalkley has pleaded not guilty and will be mounting a robust defence of his action.

Scheduled to appear for the prosecution are the Project Manager for Clean and Green (Anti- graffiti), Denise James and the property manager for 5102.

Mr. Chalkley’s defence team will be calling several witnesses.

The trial is expected to last all day.

See the links below for relevant reading…

Click here to see the Criminal Damage Act 1971

Click here for a legal discussion on graffiti and Criminal Damage, with particular reference to the works of Banksy.

The two documents are essential reading for those who are going to spend the day in court.

All are welcome. Please pass this information to all thase who may be interested.