Jock Palfreeman gets 20 years in Bulgaria

Self-defence is no offence

Jock is a young Australian man, with British connections, who a few years ago visited Bristol for a while. He hung out mainly in East Bristol around the alternative scene, went to The Plough pub etc.

After nearly 2 years on remand in Sofia Central prison, Bulgaria, he was on 2 December 2009 found guilty of of premeditated murder and attempted murder with antisocial (hooligan) intent. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment, and a 450,000 leva (375,000 Aussie dollars) fine.

Charges dropped against Swedish activists and anti-fascists

But 2 remain on remand

We got the following news from Stockholm ABC on 13 November: Yesterday, eight of Fittja 10 were released and met with a spontaneous party. We’re glad they’re out again, while continuing to organize the solidarity work for the two who remain incarcerated.

During the preliminary statutory hearing held today, the restrictions for the two were lifted and one of the charges (preparing an arson) dropped for one of them.

Prisoner support letter-writing night and social

with a focus on anti-fascist prisoners this month

Bristol ABC’s regular monthly letter-writing night at Kebele social centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton BS5 6JY, from 7 to 9pm. On Wednesday 14 October.