Bali death row gran, Lindsay Sandiford from Cheltenham, appeals firing squad sentence
Grandma, Lindsay Sandiford, who has been sentenced to death in Bali after being caught smuggling cocaine, has appealed against her sentence.
The 56-year-old, who previously lived in Hester's Way, is arguing her sentence was too harsh and she should not face the firing squad.
Her lawyer, Fadillah Agus, says she provided information that led to other convictions. However, that help was not considered by the court.
Prosecutors on the island only called for Sandiford to be jailed for 15 years, but a judge sentenced her to death.
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Custom officials found her at Bali's airport with 3.8 kilograms (8.4 pounds) of cocaine in the lining of her luggage.
Four others involved with the case received jail terms ranging from one to six years.
Sandiford said she was forced to transport the drugs by a gang threatening her children.
Indonesia has not killed anyone since 2008, when 10 people were put to death, leaving 113 prisoners remaining on death row.
6 Comments
by Itsie
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 8:05PM
“I agree with you tishwash but you know how soft we are in this country”
by tishwash
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 6:48PM
“I hope not, why should we pay to lock her up”
by Itsie
Monday, February 11 2013, 7:52PM
“she will not spend 15 years in their jail she will be transferred over here to do a couple of years in our prisons”
by norman937
Monday, February 11 2013, 7:34PM
“She was aware of the penalty for drug smuggling and no doubt what the drugs do to people.To say she was forced to transport drugs beceause her children were threatened seems like an attempt to blame others rather admit it.There are not many in the country who offer their sympathy,as they are very aware what these drugs can do,and know full well that the authorities will punish their own,being a Brit: I am sorry to say will not help the situation she has put herself in.”
by tishwash
Monday, February 11 2013, 6:03PM
“Lets not get her back here! Lets not pay for her to live on benefits.”
by NibNobs
Monday, February 11 2013, 4:12PM
“I'm surprised Lindsay would RATHER spend 15 years in a foreign jail until the age of over 70 (in no doubt terrible health by then) than 'get it over with' in a few seconds. I would rather admit my guilt that I did KNOWINGLY carried the stuff (not that she ever has) and go to my death feeling at least a little bit honest.”