wally jumblat Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Top stuff. Well done to everyone who devoted their time and energy to the campaign. The community effort has been inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteviking Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Brilliant! I'm glad he got out on bail. Keeping my fingers crossed for the 7th. a big thank you to everyone who's helped as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Excellent news. But dont let up the pressure, theres still a long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerover Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 At last a little sanity in the chaos that is our government, so we are out of the trenches, onwards and upward. WELL DONE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivet Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm over the moon that they've let him out on bail. I'm also very pleased about how early the appeal is going to be, considering that his solicitor expected it to be "in two to three months' time". If he get's out by the start of August, he might even make it to my stag weekend But perhaps thinking that far ahead is a little premature. Edit: by "getting out" I actually meant left alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthF Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 This is wonderful news!!! Well done everyone and welcome home Sakchai! Have been lurking these forums for a while but only just got round to registering. I couldn't get to Clickimin as I'm out in the sticks with two young kids and no car, but I was there in spirit and have joined in the letter writing, now I'd like to donate to the campaign but can't seem to find the details of where to send donations - is this info available? One thing I've been wanting to say - if a third of Shetland's TOTAL population has signed the petition, what percentage of the ADULT population has signed?? Bet it's a lot higher! For instance, my husband and I have both signed, but our two daughters are too little to - so our household compromises *four people*, but only *two signatures*. When you put it in these terms, it shows that the level of support here is probably even higher than it seems! And, even as it stands, a third of the population is pretty damned impressive anyway! Well done everyone! I am so proud to live in Shetland! Good luck Sakchai, Davie, and everyone else - I hope and pray that you win this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarbear Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Superb news! Like others, all my thoughts have been focused on North Shields all morning. Great to think he'll be HOME with you all soon. All praise to DavieG, Alistair, James, Tavish, Alyn and his lawyer Alexandra Bartrope. Now the Campaign really begins! The short deadline will maintain focus. As one of the requirements for naturalisation is to be of good character, Sakchai would - on the evidence of the testimonials to date - surely receive it! I hope that not only is the deportation order rescinded at the appeal hearing, but that Sakchai is naturalised as a British Citizen ASAP thereafter. All these headlines starting "Thai Man..." irritate me no end. First things first, though.... The overwhelmingly +ve media coverage is a boon. With all best wishes to Sakchai and his supporters - wherever they are, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 *general glee!* Will it be possible to order the T-shirts via the net or anything? Would be great to be able to get one from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomester Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 This is an excellent step in the right direction. I assume Sakchai will not be escorted back to Shetland at 'Her Majesty's pleasure', but will have to fund his own return journey. Additionally he will have to fund travel to his appearance at the hearing. Therefore the importance of the fundraising efforts of the Shetland public cannot be emphasised enough. Shetlanders should be very proud of themselves today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Delighted with the news that bail has been granted.Now we just have to trust to the legal team and keep up our support.Lets hope that justice will be done and Sakchai can get on with his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_22 Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 i've been following this discussion every day so im really glad to hear tht sakchai has been given bail!! Hopefully everything else will work out now too! Good luck Sakchai x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissGiggles Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 This is fantastic news - my thoughts have been on this issue all day. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarotangel Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 That's brilliant news I've been lurking here all day waiting to hear as I'm at work. May it be the first of lots of good news for Sakchai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarbear Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Support for Alistair's motion in the House of Commons triples overnight! Latest signatories: Heath, David Hoey, Kate Hughes, Simon Lamb, Norman Llwyd, Elfyn Mullin, Chris Bruce, Malcolm Corbyn, Jeremy Drew, David Fisher, Mark Foster, Don Barrett, John Bercow, John Wyatt, Derek Brown, Lyn Featherstone, Lynne Hosie, Stewart Rowen, Paul Hunter, Mark Devine, Jim I'll now chase Damian Green (Shadow Immigration Minister) as to the outcome / progress of his promised investigation of the case , and urge him to lend his support to the campaign. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thats brilliant news! Another victory for justice! Satchai is coming home. Is he allowed back on bail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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