Prisoners

3 year prison sentences have been handed out to each of the 'GANDALF 3' for reporting on direct action: the 3 were found guilty of 'conspiracy to incite persons unknown to commit criminal damage.
Saxon Wood (CK4322), HMP Winchester, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22
Steve Booth (CK4323), HMP Preston, 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5AB
Noel Molland (CK4321), HMP Guys Marsh, Shaftsbury, Dorset SP7 0AH

11 years for carrying out arson attacks on meat lorries, incitement and escaping from police custody during animal liberation activities.
Keith Mann (EE3588), HMP Long Lartin, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcs, WR11

Manchester Airport EF! activists are on remand facing serious charges in relation to the Manchester airport campaign (up for trial mid January). John Davies fears that, if convicted, he might be made into a Category A prisoner.
John Davies (CH4539) Ian Williamson (CH5067), HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LH

Mr Free Rob Cannabis of the Cannabis Hemp Information Club (CHIC), the Free Medical Marijuana Foundation (FMMF) and proprietor of a Glastonbury Hemp shop was imprisoned early January for seven days for "wilful non-payment" of fine and costs for the possession of 1.57 grams of herbal cannabis. The Judges were not unsympathetic to Free Rob's cause. Free Rob's statement included "Cannabis is a plant that has served humanity for thousands of years, providing us with our four basic needs of food, fibre, fuel and medicine. I cannot pay this fine as this would show my support for this physically and morally harmful law."
Contact 01458-835769. e-mail: cannabisinfo@gn.apc.org