Dear Sirs/Madam

I am writing to express my disgust that three people were shot
at a street party, by Swedish police in Gothenberg on June 15th. I
understand that one of these people was shot in the back while
running away, and is now in a critical condition in hospital.
Contrary to the Swedish police version of events, the policeman
who fired was not in any danger and his actions cannot be
justified.

I am also concerned about the case of Paul Robinson, the man
from Britian who is currently
being held by Swedish police, following the demonstrations in
Gothenborg.

Paul has baton injuries to his head, and further injuries to his
legs and back which are consistent with having been kicked.

Paul is being held in isolation and has not been allowed to
phone his family or friends to
let them know that he is alright.

Paul has been appointed a lawyer by the court, but has been
unable to seek or have access
to independent legal advice. The only people who have been
allowed to visit him are the court appointed lawyer and the British
consulate. The British consulate is a personal friend of
Lennart Ronnebro - the police officer in charge of Paul's case.

Paul has been subject to trial by media. He has been accused
by the British media of
being a ringleader of the anarchists, and playing a part in the
organising of violence. Both of these accusations are completety
untrue and there is no evidence evidence what so ever of thse
claims. Paul is not a member of any organised political group.
He has no contacts with any groups or individuals in Sweden
and he did not participate with the organising of the events in
Gothenberg. He was not present at the June 18 protests in the
City of London, nor at the Mayday protests in 2000, nor in Prague
last year or Nice earlier this year. How can he be a ringleader if
he is never present.

I am also concerned that Lennart Ronnebro - the police officer in
charge of Paul's case - has made statements to the British
press which could prejudice the outcome of any future trial.

In November 1999, Paul was arrested during an
anti-privatisation rally which was in support of rail unions, at
Euston Station, London. This demonstations was suported by
Unison - the UK public services union, who encouraged their
members to support the rally. Paul is a Unison member. He
was found not guilty and acquitted by a British court, yet the
Swedish police have said that they plan to use evidence from
this case in Paul's case in Sweden. They do not accept that Paul
was found not guilty, and that there is no evidence to suggest
that he has ever played any part in organising violence.

Paul has worked, for the past 3 years, in a library, and is a
member of Unison, the UK public services union. His local
branch of Unison have given Paul their full support, and are
urging all Unison members, members of other trade unions,
and individuals to do the same.

Gothenberg was the first demonstration Paul had been to in
another country, and he went there to make a non-violent protest.

So many of Paul's basic Human Rights are being violated that
we are certain a grave injustice against him is about to be
committed by the Swedish authorities. We are concerned for his
welfare, his isolation and those basic Human Rights.

We call upon the British media to report these injustices, we call
upon the Swedish authorities to put an end to these injustices
and we call upon the Foreign Office of the British Government to
do its utmost to secure Paul's immediate release.


Send to:

Mats Bergquist
Ambassadör/Ambassador/Ambassadeur
Embassy of Sweden
11 Montagu Place
LONDON W1H 2AL Tel: +44 20 791 76 400 (växel)
Fax: +44 20 7724 4174

E-mail:  ambassaden.london@foreign.ministry.se
 embassy@swednet.org.uk
Web:  http://www.uk-embassy.swednet.net/