McAliskey group urges State action

The Roisin McAliskey Justice Group has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to make representations to Britain and Germany…

The Roisin McAliskey Justice Group has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to make representations to Britain and Germany over the case of the pregnant woman who is in Holloway Prison awaiting extradition proceedings to Germany. The group picketed the Department's offices yesterday.

Ms McAliskey (25), faces charges of attempted murder and explosives offences.

A spokeswoman for the group, Ms Cepta Hopkins, said representatives would be meeting the German ambassador on Monday.

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