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Free the Gandalf 3

On Thursday 13th November the UK 'Gandalf' trial resulted in 3 editors of 'Green Anarchist' magazine each being sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. The State had brought charges for 'conspiracy to incite persons unknown to commit criminal damage' against the editors of Green Anarchist and the Animal Liberation Front Supporters Group Newsletter (hence 'GA aND ALF') - one ALFSGN editor was found 'not guilty' and 2 other defendants may be tried at a later date. An Appeal is being prepared.

The 3 convicted defendants had merely been performing the public service of publishing news of a wide range of current direct actions (in the UK and in other countries) by progressive and alternative activists. The court had found this to be 'incitement'. Please copy and circulate this information everywhere in order to help strengthen everyone's determination to stand up for basic human rights under attack by the British State. The best way to fight for our rights is to exercise them.

GANDALF THREE FREED ON BAIL!!!

  • Online republication of Green Anarchist back issues - the very offending material!
  • Detailed report of Gandalf Trial verdict from SchNews
  • OneWorld Online's report of the case (outside link)
  • Public organising meeting 17th December 1997
  • Statement of support from 161 groups and individuals
  • Statement in solidarity from McLibel Support Campaign and London Greenpeace 20.11.1997