A new Banksy artwork that sprung up at the Royal Courts of Justice in London is being scrubbed off.

The mural depicted a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, while a judge, dressed in a wig and gown, loomed over him while wielding a gavel.

Image: Pic: PA/Banksy

The work was first seen on Monday on an external wall of the Queen's Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice complex.

It was covered up and guarded by security staff, with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) taking the decision to remove it due to the building being listed and therefore legally protected.

Image: Pic: PA

Image: Pic: PA

It is understood that work began to remove the image on Tuesday and resumed on Wednesday.

Good Law Project posted on X about the artwork's remova

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