Last week, I echoed the calls of Amnesty International for the immediate release of Catalan leaders, Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart who were convicted of sedition and sentenced to nine years imprisonment by the Spanish state. Amnesty argues that an overly broad interpretation by Spain of the crime of sedition has resulted in the criminalisation of... Continue Reading →
Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Last week, I gave a speech in the Scottish Parliament leading a debate to mark Day of the Imprisoned Writer. This day is marked every year on 15 November by PEN International to stand in solidarity with at-risk and imprisoned writers across the globe. Around the world, too many writers are in prison; this includes... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 