By Jonathan Shih
On Sunday, September 8, 2025, a striking new mural by Banksy appeared overnight on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, showing a judge in wig and robes about to strike a protester holding a blood-stained placard. Banksy quickly authenticated the work on Instagram, drawing crowds to the 143-year-old courthouse. But its stay was brief: officials covered the mural with plastic and metal barriers before removing it to protect the Grade I listed building. By mid-week, the piece was scrubbed away, sparking debate over free expression versus heritage preservation. The Metropolitan Police are now investigating the act as possible criminal damage.
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