Press Releases & Updates 2003

Despite RAF bosses insisting security at the airbase was "very good" and a "top priority" (1), the two TP pledgers were able to enter and inspect the base for over two hours before being discovered, even though one was a wheelchair user.

Petter from Sweden was held overnight in custody, while Roz was bailed to appear the next morning in court. Both were charged with two sets of Malicious Mischief for alleged cutting of five sections of chainlink fence, and for spray painting peace messages on three army trucks and an empty aircraft hanger. They were let out on bail and petitioned to appear again at Cupar Sheriff Court, and on the condition that Petter gave up his passport whilst the level of damages are assessed.

The two were highlighting the hypocrisy that this war is based upon. Our country possesses weapons of mass destruction which are regularly transported up and down our roads from Aldermaston to Coulport. As a supporter stated, "We can hardly lecture anyone on International Law or democracy when this looming war ignores both."

An International Study Team has just completed another major study and found that "Iraqi children are already suffering significant psychological harm from the threat of war". (2) Meanwhile, babies are being born with deformities as a result of weapons tipped with Depleted Uranium which were used in the last Gulf war. It will again be innocent children and families who will be made to pay for an attack on Iraq and this cannot be justified legally or morally.

Other demonstrations and actions have taken place at bases all over Europe. Last Saturday a demonstration at RAF Leuchars saw over 200 people protest at the its involvement in the bombing of Iraq.

Note 1) Daily Record 12/3/03

Note 2) Independent. 12/2/03

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