Celtic league : Maguire petition - Support needed

Rapport publié le 1/05/08 10:22 dans Justice et injustices par Cathal Ó Luain pour Cathal Ó Luain

An online petition has been created calling for the repatriation of Irishman Noel Maguire, who is being held in a jail in England.

The petition was set up by 'Political Status Ireland' and calls on the 'Offices of the Irish Minister for Justice' in the Republic of Ireland to 'Bring Noel Maguire Home'. The petition reads :

«Noel Maguire is an Irish citizen who is being held in an English prison. He has been the victim of a violent assault where he nearly lost his life. His family, friends, and loved ones want him repatriated.

The English government have approved this but the Irish government are delaying the repatriation.

This petition is for his repatriation and for his health, well being, and human rights.»

At the 2007 AGM in Caerdydd/Cardiff, the Celtic League unanimously passed the following resolution :

«The Celtic League seeks the repatriation of Noel Maguire to a prison in Éire, in consideration of the physical and psychological stress that the prisoner has been under over the last year and being the last of six co-defendants to remain in a prison in England.»

The League has campaigned on behalf of Maguire for over a year and has written a number of letters to both the British and the Irish authorities campaigning for his release. Letters of support can be sent to Mr Maguire at the address below and the petition can be signed by following the link under it.

Noel Maguire HMP Full Sutton, York. YO41 IPS. England

Online petition :

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