Gary McKinnon's Mother To Stand for UK MP

This will certainly provide a platform for those that wish to speak up.

Not sure of the details yet - more to follow.

I think she is up against Jack Straws constituancy. (?)

[edit on 10-4-2010 by Did you see them]

hi there. have you got a link for this matey?

Link?

I know Kerry Cassidy (projectcamelot) has a upcoming interview with Janis Sharp (Gary McKinnon's mother). She has been a strong voice in her son's legal battle. Also some famous musicians have joined the cause in the UK.
(Among others the guitarist from Pink Floyd).

Thanks

Here's a link for you guys.

McKinnon mother stands for Jack Straw's Blackburn seat

Janis Sharp said she blamed Jack Straw for pushing through the extradition treaty with the US, under which her son could be sent to face trial.

*Janis Sharp is the mother of computer hacker Gary McKinnon*

I have to say as well i really do wish her good luck!

EDIT TO ADD: external link.

[edit on 10-4-2010 by Rising Against]

Could be this?:

External News Article (BBC)
External News Article (BBC)

The mother of computer hacker Gary McKinnon intends to stand in Jack Straw's Blackburn constituency as an independent candidate in the election. Mr McKinnon, 44, from Wood Green, north London, is accused of breaking into the US military computer system. The man, who has Asperger's syndrome, said he was seeking evidence of UFOs. Janis Sharp said she blamed Jack Straw for pushing through the extradition treaty with the US, under which her son could be sent to face trial. The computer systems which Mr McKinnon is accused of breaking into include those at the Pentagon. If convicted, he faces 60 years in prison. His lawyers and family have fought a series of long-running court battles in an attempt to avoid extradition. The judicial review into Mr McKinnon's possible extradition will be heard at the High Court at the end of May.

Originally posted by Rising Against
Here's a link for you guys.

McKinnon mother stands for Jack Straw's Blackburn seat

I have to say as well i really do wish her good luck!

You beat me to it :p

Yeah, I support that, best of luck to her indeed. She seems like a fantastic woman!

You beat me to it :p

My bad

Anyway It seems like Gary's trial is at the end of May (I wish him the best of luck) as well and Jack straw (whom Janis is challenging) was the one who really stood out in trying to get him extradited.

well she will get my vote even if its only to get rid of that gutless straw
and cancell that one sided extradition treaty with the americans .

good luck to gary and his mum, its dam right outrageous that the uk gov ain't telling the american gov to go and get fukced were keeping him here.

Hmmm... I wonder. If he gets convincted and she get elected, does that make his conviction a diplomatic immunity problem?