Stephen Armstrong has been granted his release and is finally returning to his home. This outcome confirms that persistent collective pressure can hold the system accountable when justice has clearly faltered. We must stay alert to ensure that the laws governing self-defense are interpreted with greater fairness in the future.
After confronting hooligans who were damaging property in Glasgow, Scotland, Stephen Armstrong was accosted the following day by a man wielding a baton and a knife. His attacker smashed a window of Mr Armstrong\'s vehicle whilst he was seated in it, terrifying him. Mr Armstrong then used the vehicle to \'run over\' the knife wielding attacker who sustained multiple injuries. As a consequence Mr Armstrong was sentenced to Three and a half years imprisonment for assaulting his attacker. Please register your protest at this barabric sentence on a man who was clearly distressed, frightened and in fear of his life when he acted to defend his life and property. The Scottish Parliament must be made to realise that this is a miscarriage of justice of the highest order and highlights how out of touch the politicians and the judiciary are with the reality of innocent people going about their business being terrified by violent offenders. Mr Armstrong must be freed at the earliest possible opportunity. He merely defended himself in the face of terror and is punished for it. This sentence is an abomination the Scottish Parliament and Judiciary should be ashamed of.
The momentum building behind this effort reflects a deep public concern regarding the imbalance of justice in Stephen Armstrong's case. We are approaching one thousand signatures and reaching this threshold would provide a necessary weight when we present these concerns to the Scottish Parliament. Please consider sending this petition to three individuals today to help ensure our request for a review cannot be ignored.
February 19, 2008
The stories and perspectives shared in the comments illustrate how deeply this case resonates with people who worry about the boundaries of self-defense. I am currently working to ensure these testimonials reach the officials who hold the authority to review this outcome.
February 16, 2008
Reaching one hundred signatures shows that many people recognize the profound unfairness of this situation. It is reassuring to see that others understand the vulnerability Stephen faced during that encounter. This early support confirms that a clear injustice has struck a chord with our community.
Reached 100 supporters
February 15, 2008
6 Comments
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David Wilson
18 years ago
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The law is a complete farce if this is how they treat victims. Guy is a hero for standing up to those thugs.
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Sarah Webster
18 years ago
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My heart goes out to Stephen. He was terrified for his life and now he is the one behind bars. This system is completely broken.
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Alan Sanders
18 years ago
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Self defense isnt a crime. Anyone would have done the same in that situation.
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Linda Velez
18 years ago
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Ridiculous. Seems like the criminals in this country get better treatment than the ones trying to protect themselves. Shame on the judges.
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Kevin Wong
18 years ago
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THREE AND A HALF YEARS?? For saving his own life?? This has to be a mistake. Stephen needs to come home.
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Gary Novak
18 years ago
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Absolute joke. The man was being attacked with a knife! What was he supposed to do just sit there and let himself get killed? Free him now.
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Stephen Armstrong has been granted his release and is finally returning to his home. This outcome confirms that persistent collective pressure can hold the system accountable when justice has clearly faltered. We must stay alert to ensure that the laws governing self-defense are interpreted with greater fairness in the future.
After confronting hooligans who were damaging property in Glasgow, Scotland, Stephen Armstrong was accosted the following day by a man wielding a baton and a knife. His attacker smashed a window of Mr Armstrong\'s vehicle whilst he was seated in it, terrifying him. Mr Armstrong then used the vehicle to \'run over\' the knife wielding attacker who sustained multiple injuries. As a consequence Mr Armstrong was sentenced to Three and a half years imprisonment for assaulting his attacker. Please register your protest at this barabric sentence on a man who was clearly distressed, frightened and in fear of his life when he acted to defend his life and property. The Scottish Parliament must be made to realise that this is a miscarriage of justice of the highest order and highlights how out of touch the politicians and the judiciary are with the reality of innocent people going about their business being terrified by violent offenders. Mr Armstrong must be freed at the earliest possible opportunity. He merely defended himself in the face of terror and is punished for it. This sentence is an abomination the Scottish Parliament and Judiciary should be ashamed of.
The momentum building behind this effort reflects a deep public concern regarding the imbalance of justice in Stephen Armstrong's case. We are approaching one thousand signatures and reaching this threshold would provide a necessary weight when we present these concerns to the Scottish Parliament. Please consider sending this petition to three individuals today to help ensure our request for a review cannot be ignored.
February 19, 2008
The stories and perspectives shared in the comments illustrate how deeply this case resonates with people who worry about the boundaries of self-defense. I am currently working to ensure these testimonials reach the officials who hold the authority to review this outcome.
February 16, 2008
Reaching one hundred signatures shows that many people recognize the profound unfairness of this situation. It is reassuring to see that others understand the vulnerability Stephen faced during that encounter. This early support confirms that a clear injustice has struck a chord with our community.
Reached 100 supporters
February 15, 2008
6 Comments
D
David Wilson
18 years ago
Featured
The law is a complete farce if this is how they treat victims. Guy is a hero for standing up to those thugs.
S
Sarah Webster
18 years ago
Featured
My heart goes out to Stephen. He was terrified for his life and now he is the one behind bars. This system is completely broken.
A
Alan Sanders
18 years ago
Featured
Self defense isnt a crime. Anyone would have done the same in that situation.
L
Linda Velez
18 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. Seems like the criminals in this country get better treatment than the ones trying to protect themselves. Shame on the judges.
K
Kevin Wong
18 years ago
Featured
THREE AND A HALF YEARS?? For saving his own life?? This has to be a mistake. Stephen needs to come home.
G
Gary Novak
18 years ago
Featured
Absolute joke. The man was being attacked with a knife! What was he supposed to do just sit there and let himself get killed? Free him now.
The law is a complete farce if this is how they treat victims. Guy is a hero for standing up to those thugs.