Farrokh Shiri - Newsflash
National Civil Rights Movement (South West) | 22.01.2002 18:32
Truro Crown Court : Tuesday 22nd January
Judge Jeffrey Rucker - on sentencing Farrokh Shiri
"It is or maybe true, that you were arrested, imprisoned, tortured and then escaped from the Iranian regime, and it is not suprising that you now suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, leading to severe depression and psychological injuries." .......
"Your application for asylum in this country was refused and your appeal turned down. You were distressed and this turned to despair.".........
"Sending you to prison immediately would harm your position to remain in this country"........
"This report concludes that past experiences of torture and prison have been detrimental to your mental health, that you are now affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, that any further period of imprisonment would have a severe and adverse impact on your mental health leading to a high suicide risk. I consider this to be a good medical psychiatric opinion"..........
"You did a very foolish thing. You obtained an imitation firearm with nebulous motives"......
"I have received and read a number of letters, from people of all ages, that hold you in high esteem"........
"The offence is a serious one"..........
"For the reasons I have outlined, there are exceptional circumstances in this case"......
"You are sentenced to two years imprisonment. This sentence will be suspended for a period of twelve months" .......
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