Spurious charges were brought against these 32CSM members in an attempt
to intimidate all engaged in spreading the Republican political message. With
the dropping of these charges it is becoming ever more clear that there is no
legal or moral right for the British government to continue the internment of
Marian Price. Marian was released on bail on the original charges before being
interned for unspecified "security reasons" on the word of a British secretary
of state Owen Patterson. Marian was given a pardon upon her original release
from jail and was not released on licence and therefore her imprisonment has no
legitimate legal basis. The British government has claimed that they cannot find
this pardon or have shredded it.
This blatant disregard for human rights and due process is an example of
British justice in Ireland. We thank all those who have raised concerns and
joined the campaign to call for Marian's immediate release. The eyes of the
world are watching the six counties once again as the British government
continues it's shameful legacy of internment and abuse of Republicans. We call
on them to release Marian who's health has deteriorated to the point that she
cannot even attend court. We will not stop our campaign until she is at home
once again with her family.
