James Connolly Assoc Australia
Statement received by us from Jim McIlmurray on Martin Corey‘s continuing internment. It is tragic today is Martin’s birthday and he remains indefinitely interned in Maghaberry.
Today, September 2, 2013, is the 63rd birthday of Martin Corey.
Today is also the date the Parole Commissioners were to commence Martin’s annual
Parole hearing. We received communication on Friday, the 30th of August, informing us that this open hearing to review Martin’s ongoing detention would NOT commence on this date, with no alternative date being suggested or Today, September 2, 2013, is the 63rd birthday of Martin Corey.
Today is
also the date the Parole Commissioners were to commence Martin’s annual
Parole hearing. We received communication on Friday, the 30th of
August, informing us that this open hearing to review Martin’s ongoing
detention would NOT commence on this date, with no alternative
date being suggested or discussed
with us.
Martin is entitled by law to an annual Parole hearing,
and yet he has NOT received one in over TWO YEARS. A variety of reasons
have been given for the delay, including blaming Martin himself for his
“legal challenges”
against his detention under Article 5 (4) (the right to have a court
decide the lawfulness of his detention under the European convention of
Human Rights).
Recent violations of Human Rights in the Middle
East have received worldwide condemnation, including by the British
government who stated “they will continue to play an active and
forthright role in international institutions that promote and protect
human rights.” They also emphasised the UK’s own commitment to
strengthen human rights, both domestically and internationally.
The
European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2012 that it was unacceptable
to deny an annual parole hearing to anyone held in custody. This ruling
followed a case of a man who waited 14 months for a parole hearing.
Martin Corey has now waited 25 MONTHS.
The Secretary of State in a
recent communication stated, “an individual who served a life sentence
can be returned to prison if
they pose a risk to the public or commits further offences.” Since
Martin’s arrest in April 2010, he has NEVER been charged with a crime,
questioned by police regarding a crime, or given any explanation as to
the risk he poses to the public.
Martin served 19 years in prison
prior to his release in 1992. He has now served the equivalent of a
seven year sentence since his arrest in 2010.
Martin has NOT committed any crime. He poses NO risk to the public and I am calling for his immediate release today.
I
spoke with Martin this morning and he wishes to express his gratitude
to those who sent messages and cards and also for their continued
support in highlighting the ongoing injustice perpetrated upon him by
the British government.
Jim McIlmurray with us.
Martin is entitled by law to an annual Parole hearing, and yet he has NOT received one in over TWO YEARS. A variety of reasons have been given for the delay, including blaming Martin himself for his “legal challenges” against his detention under Article 5 (4) (the right to have a court decide the lawfulness of his detention under the European convention of Human Rights).
Recent violations of Human Rights in the Middle East have received worldwide condemnation, including by the British government who stated “they will continue to play an active and forthright role in international institutions that promote and protect human rights.” They also emphasised the UK’s own commitment to strengthen human rights, both domestically and internationally.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2012 that it was unacceptable to deny an annual parole hearing to anyone held in custody. This ruling followed a case of a man who waited 14 months for a parole hearing.
Martin Corey has now waited 25 MONTHS.
The Secretary of State in a
recent communication stated, “an individual who served a life sentence can be returned to prison ifthey pose a risk to the public or commits further offences.”
Since Martin’s arrest in April 2010, he has NEVER been charged with a crime, questioned by police regarding a crime, or given any explanation as to the risk he poses to the public.
Martin served 19 years in prison
prior to his release in 1992. He has now served the equivalent of a seven year sentence since his arrest in 2010.
Martin has NOT committed any crime. He poses NO risk to the public and I am calling for his immediate release today.
I spoke with Martin this morning and he wishes to express his gratitude to those who sent messages and cards and also for their continued support in highlighting the ongoing injustice perpetrated upon him by the British government.
Jim McIlmurray
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