 The two men climbed to a first-floor balcony at the court |
Campaigners for pressure group Fathers 4 Justice are staging a protest at Liverpool Crown Court, because Cherie Booth, QC is visiting. Colin Vallis, 42, and Dave Chesworth, 32, both from Merseyside, scaled the court on Monday morning.
Rory Wilmer, a spokesman for Fathers 4 Justice, said they are protesting during the prime minister's wife's visit because of her high-profile.
The campaigners dressed as Batman and Robin are on a first-floor balcony.
Security has been stepped up at the family court while the protest continues.
Sending a message
Police negotiators are currently talking to the pair through a window at the court in an effort to get them down.
Ms Booth is understood to be involved in a family law case which is being heard at the court.
Fathers 4 Justice says it campaigns for "children's rights to see both parents and grandparents".
Mr Wilmer said: "We knew that Ms Booth was working at the courts and we wanted to greet her as she arrived for work.
"We are planning to stay for as long as it takes to get our message heard."
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