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Sinn Féin demands release of Pádraic Wilson – Charges 'politically motivated' 4.11.2012 | An Phoblacht
It is my firm view that these charges are politically motivated
and driven by an old agenda within the PSNI fighting
against policing change. Those behind this agenda need to be
removed from policing before they inflict further damage on the
peace process." Gerry Kelly
THE remanding in custody in Belfast today of Pádraic Wilson on a charge of IRA membership and organising
meetings has been described by Sinn Féin’s Policing & Justice spokesperson as “bizarre” and “politically
motivated” by elements opposed to changes in the Peace Process.
Gerry Kelly said: “It is my firm view that these charges are politically motivated and driven by an
old agenda within the PSNI fighting against policing change. Those behind this agenda need to be
removed from policing before they inflict further damage on the Peace Process. This is not about
bringing the killers of Robert McCartney to justice. It is in fact the opposite. That was made very
clear to the court today.
This is a very serious situation and these charges need to be dropped and Pádraic Wilson needs to
be released immediately. If the PSNI is intent on following this agenda then they may as well arrest
every journalist and politician who has met the IRA, the loyalists or any other organisation in the
course of the last 40 years.
Sinn Féin will continue to support Pádraic and his family until this political charade is brought
to an end.”
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Release Padraig Wilson Sinn Féin demands the unconditional and immediate release of Padraig Wilson.
First published in
An Phoblacht, 2. November 2012
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