Press Releases & Updates 2005

The fine of 100 was imposed at Helensburgh District Court in February 2003 and transferred for collection to her local court in East Kilbride. Because of the alleged offence Carolyn is under investigation by her professional body, the Council of Nursing and Midwifery, for "conduct unworthy of a midwife."

A Trident Ploughshares spokesperson Jane Tallents said: "Sadly, while the vast majority of our politicians in Scotland are shamefully silent and inactive about Britain’s weapons of mass destruction at Faslane, there are brilliant exceptions like Carolyn who are prepared to break the deadening conformity and make a stand. We call on more MSPs to follow her inspiring example.

Everyone in Scotland, whatever their work or lifestyle, has an unalienable right to peacefully confront crimes against humanity. It will be poor show if a body committed to promoting high standards in caring for people punishes someone for protesting against inhumanity."

The next major blockade of Faslane will be on Monday 4th July, just two days before the G8 summit begins at Gleneagles. The date has been chosen to highlight the links between militarism and the exploitation of the poor.

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