Monsanto has responded by dropping its claim for damages but is claiming permanent injunctions against the six. Monsanto are also seeking to expedite the proceedings by applying for summary judgment.
Campaigners maintain that a full hearing is necessary for justice to be served.
They believe Monsanto wishes to avoid a full hearing, which could be a public relations disaster, as the McLibel trial was for McDonalds. The five women are Kathryn Tulip, Melanie Jarman, Rowan Tilly, Zoe Elford and Jo Hamilton. The sixth defendant is Andrew Wood who acted as Media Liaison for the action. The proposed permanent injunctions would replace the temporary injunctions. A court date will be set shortly for the summary judgment hearing.