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Simon Chapman must Condemn Violent Protest
November 18, 2003 12:00 AM
Following reports that anarchist demonstrators in Greece are using as an excuse for violent protest the detention of the "Thessaloniki 7", including hunger-striking Briton Simon Chapman, LibDem Euro-MP Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP has joined calls for Simon to publicly dissociate himself from any violence or unlawful action.
Sarah Ludford said:
"If Simon is to continue to benefit from the assistance of those of us concerned that his arrest and detention represent a miscarriage of justice, he must immediately condemn any violent agitation taking place ostensibly in his support."
"He should also heed the advice of his legal team to end his hunger strike so he will be in a fit and able state to challenge police allegations.
"Simon can surely appreciate that the exploitation of his arrest and hunger strike by trouble-makers simply undermines his case that he has been a peaceful protester, and that his interests can now only be protected by his condemnation of them."
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