Cornton Vale Prison Support, Stirling CND and others near to Cornton Vale are supporting all women prisoners at this, the only all-female prison in Scotland. Helene (tel: 01786 834096) co-ordinates this support by helping to arrange newspapers, visits and generally…
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Tips for writing to prisoners
(also useful if you’re sending an Email) The following advice is taken from the War Resisters International Prisoners for Peace list, 2001 Always send your card in an envelope; Include a return name and address on the envelope; Be chatty…
Ulla Roder – Tornado Disarmament Action At Leuchars Airport
On the 10th of March 2003, Danish peace activist and Trident Ploughshares Pledger Ulla Roder was arrested and charged with Criminal Damage to a Tornado ground attack aircraft. The aircraft was parked in a hanger at RAF Leuchars in Fife.…
Former Prisoners
Barbara Dowling Date in: 11th January 2008 Release date: 14th January 2008 Barbara Dowling was given fourteen days in Cornton Vale Prison for breaching a Supervised Attendance Order, imposed on her for not paying a fine for a graffiti action…
What Happens In Court (Scotland)
June 2001 This briefing explains the procedure followed in the District Court. You (or your solicitor) have to work out where to fit your defence into this. The Sheriffs Court is basically the same except you are tried by a…
Representing Yourself In A Scottish Court
June 2001 Representing Yourself In A Scottish Court If you defend yourself the Magistrate (or Sheriff) usually advises you as you go along as to the procedure. If you are in any doubt ask. Remember just stay calm, take your…