Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP
Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for London
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Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for London |
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| Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP | <office@sarahludfordmep.org.uk> | 23rd November 2008 |
Simon Chapman must Condemn Violent Protest12.00.00am UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 18th Nov 2003 Following reports that anarchist demonstrators in Greece are using as an excuse for violent protest the detention of the "Thessaloniki 7", including hunger-striking Briton Simon Chapman, LibDem Euro-MP Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP has joined calls for Simon to publicly dissociate himself from any violence or unlawful action. Sarah Ludford said: "If Simon is to continue to benefit from the assistance of those of us concerned that his arrest and detention represent a miscarriage of justice, he must immediately condemn any violent agitation taking place ostensibly in his support." "He should also heed the advice of his legal team to end his hunger strike so he will be in a fit and able state to challenge police allegations. "Simon can surely appreciate that the exploitation of his arrest and hunger strike by trouble-makers simply undermines his case that he has been a peaceful protester, and that his interests can now only be protected by his condemnation of them." Related Link:Search site for more on Simon Chapman's case.
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Related News Story:Mon 16th Feb 2004: Simon Chapman - Charges dropped. Fri 9th Jan 2004: Thu 4th Dec 2003: Simon Chapman Case: Further Questions. Wed 26th Nov 2003: Simon Chapman released from prison. Fri 21st Nov 2003: Simon Chapman: Urgent action requested again. Mon 17th Nov 2003: Simon Chapman - Imprisoned in Greece . Wed 5th Nov 2003: Published and promoted by Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP, 36b St Peter's Street, London N1 8JT. The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider. |
