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Doreen Lawrence: convictions are no cause for celebration

originally by: The Guardian
published: 3rd January 2012

Stephen Lawrence’s mother, Doreen, said the convictions of Gary Dobson and David Norris for the murder of her son were not a cause for celebration, saying “How can I celebrate when my son lies buried?” Speaking outside the Old Bailey in central London, Mrs Lawrence was critical of the original Scotland Yard investigation into Stephen’s death in 1993, saying: “Had the police done their job properly, I would have spent the last 18 years grieving for my son rather than fighting to get his killers to court.”

The victim’s father, Neville, said he was “full of joy and relief that two of my son’s killers had been convicted” as a statement was read out by his solicitors.

Mr Lawrence said he was conscious there were five or six attackers that night and that he didn’t think he would “be able to rest until they are brought to justice”.

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Stephen Lawrence murder: Dobson and Norris found guilty

originally by: BBC News
published: 3rd January 2012

Two men have been convicted of the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, 18 years after he was stabbed to death near a south London bus stop. Gary Dobson and David Norris were found guilty by an Old Bailey jury after a trial based on forensic evidence. Scientists found a tiny blood stain on Dobson’s jacket that could only have come from Mr Lawrence. As he was led away, Dobson told the jury they had condemned an “innocent man”. Sentencing will be on Wednesday.

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Panorama, Stephen’s mother Doreen said: “I don’t forgive the boys who killed Stephen. They don’t think they have done anything wrong.

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MPs finally stand up for Gary McKinnon as extradition law reform motion voted through

originally by: Mail Online
published: 6th December 2011

The campaign to change Britain’s unfair extradition laws scored a stunning success at Westminster last night. A motion calling for ‘urgent reform’ to the US/UK treaty which is being used to try to wrestle Asperger’s sufferer Gary McKinnon to America was passed uncontested by MPs. No vote was called when it became clear the motion had overwhelming support after being backed by a string of heavyweight speakers from all parties.

It is a huge victory for those campaigners who urged Parliament to resist American pressure and ‘stand up for Britain’.

Tory MP Dominic Raab, who led the debate, said it was about defending ‘the price we place on the liberty of our citizens and the value we ascribe to that cornerstone of British justice – innocent until proven guilty.’