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Scotland supports Kenny MacAskill's compassionate justice

Scotland supports Kenny MacAskill's compassionate justice

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 11 months ago
Kenny MacAskill, Justice Minister for Scotland has released the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing on compassionate grounds. Al Megrahi has prostate cancer and has a limited life expectancy. Opinion is divided and, there now being an online petition where opposition to the decision can be expressed, this petition hopes to provide the balance. Those of us who believe that mercy is an instrinsic part of justice can sign here.

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Reached 1,000 supporters

September 2, 2009

Reached 100 supporters

August 25, 2009

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Fiona Adeyemi
16 years ago Featured

The right thing to do. He is a dying man. Scotland has shown true grace here.

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Isobel Werner
16 years ago Featured

its about being human at the end of the day. im proud of our justice minister for taking the heat for this one.

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Gordon Ward
16 years ago Featured

FINALLY some common sense in politics. Hope he gets to spend his last days in peace.

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Hamish Taylor
16 years ago Featured

Compassion should always come first. Let the man die at home with his family. Justice isnt about revenge.

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Catriona Haddad
16 years ago Featured

Mercy is not a weakness. Good on MacAskill for sticking to his guns.

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Alistair Nkemelu
16 years ago Featured

Whatever you think of what he did prison isnt the place for someone terminal. Let it go.

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