Anti-war activist Milan Rai imprisoned
Patrick | 16.11.2005 19:06 | Anti-militarism | South Coast
Milan Rai of Justice Not Vengeance got sent down today. A good number of supporters turned out at Hastings magistrates court.
Milan Rai arrested for Foriegn Office action
Supporters outside Hastings Court today
Milan Rai of Justice Not Vengeance was sent down for 28 days by magistrates in Hastings today for non-payment of a fine arising from his action last year protesting at UK involvement in the assault on Fallujah. For details of that action see 
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2004/11/300452.html
Addressing the magistrates today, Milan explained that he was guilty – of "doing too little, too late to save the people of Fallujah". He went on to make clear that he would under no circumstances pay the compensation demanded by the Foreign Office. The magistrates said they had no choice but to send him to prison for his “wilful refusal to pay”.
A good number of supporters were in court to wish Milan well, and after he was led away a small demonstration was held outside. The latest news is that no prison is willing to accept him since he has refused to provide authorities with his date of birth!
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2004/11/300452.html Addressing the magistrates today, Milan explained that he was guilty – of "doing too little, too late to save the people of Fallujah". He went on to make clear that he would under no circumstances pay the compensation demanded by the Foreign Office. The magistrates said they had no choice but to send him to prison for his “wilful refusal to pay”.
A good number of supporters were in court to wish Milan well, and after he was led away a small demonstration was held outside. The latest news is that no prison is willing to accept him since he has refused to provide authorities with his date of birth!
Patrick
Homepage:
http://www.j-n-v.org/
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