Jury decides - Oxford Peace Activists not guilty.

Intention to damage US bombers destined for Iraq was lawful.

"Greens everywhere are literally jumping for joy at this unanimous verdict. Toby and Phil are national heroes - they have stood up against a Government hell-bent on death and destruction and won." said Green Group Leader Cllr Craig Simmons.

On Tuesday 22 May, at Bristol Crown Court, the trial of two Oxford peace activists Philip Pritchard and Toby Olditch (known as the 'B52 Two') concluded with the jury returning a unanimous verdict of not-guilty in less than three hours.

The pair entered RAF Fairford and attempted to disarm USAF B-52 bombers early on 18th March 2003. Their decision to take this peaceful direct action was a response to absolute frustration; that all previous international pressure and efforts to prevent the prosecution of an illegal and unjustified war had come to nothing.

Details of the B52 two Oxford Support Group:
Tel: 07910 329 211

Web: www.b52two.org

Email: inspiraction2003@yahoo.co.uk