Those who are aware of this case will be as delighted as I am at this news. Suddenly the world seems not quite as bad as it did a few minutes ago.

for full info on the case see:
http://www.cambridgetwo.com/

Tuesday 11th July, 2000
Free at last - Ruth and John released after Court of Appeal hearing.

Ruth and John have been freed on bail and given leave to appeal against their sentences.

They have also won the right to challenge their conviction by a jury in the Cambridge Crown Court. The Court of Appeal has warned them that they might have to return to prison if their challenge to their convictions fails.

Campaign History

On December 17th 1999 Ruth Wyner, the Director of Wintercomfort for the homeless in Cambridge England, and John Brock, the charity's Day Centre Manager, were sent to prison for five and four years respectively drugs on the premises.