The High Court has triggered sharp criticism from civil liberties campaigners by approving the eviction of peaceful demonstrators, including Brian Haw, from Parliament Square.

The director of an arms company has told a court in Nottingham that he felt intimidated by a nonviolent protest. But his argument has been undermined by a police officer's evidence.

Christians have joined with others to issue a “call to repentance” over nuclear weapons. They joined a mass protest at the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment that saw the gates of the site brought to a virtual standstill.

Hundreds of people from varied walks of life are expected to arrive at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston today in an attempt to blockade the site. A range of faith groups, and four bishops, will join the protests.