Earth First! Action Update
Archive of the Earth First! Action Update – the newsletter of the UK EF! network 1991-2012
EFAU 79 - Oct/Nov 2001Back to list of articles in this issue

Solidarity For Paul

There was a solidarity demonstration, for Gotenburg prisoner Paul Robinson on Sept 6th. Many people gathered in front of the Swedish embassy and signed cards for him.

Paul was arrested on June 15th, charged with violent riot and sentenced to 1-year imprisonment. He has always denied the charges. The arresting officer stated in court that he saw Paul throw stones over-arm then run away. Video footage and other police evidence contradicts this.

At the end of September he lost his initial appeal and will now be appealing to the Supreme Court - a process which may take two months or more. Paul is also appealing against the length of his sentence. He remains in good spirits, undefeated, still fighting and with not an ounce of regret.

Please write to him - see ‘prisoners.’ More info: defendpaul@hotmail.com