Petition Calling for the Release of Roy Bennett

At the end of October 2004, Roy Bennet (MDC MP for Chimanimani) was sentenced by the Parliament of Zimbabwe to an effective one-year in prison with labour. This sentence is unprecedented throughout the world.

His crime was to push over the Minister of Justice, Patrick Chinamasa, in Parliament after Chinamasa had once again insulted and provoked Roy by calling his late father and grandfather “thieves and murderers”.

This “offence” would have attracted a small fine had it been tried in a Zimbabwean court and in all probability Roy would have received a mere caution.

The imprisonment of Roy Bennett is the culmination of over four years of relentless, state-sponsored attacks against himself, his family, friends, workers and colleagues.

If you believe that Roy is a victim of political persecution, has been unfairly imprisoned and should be released immediately then please sign below.

This petition will be used to demonstrate to local and regional governments, and Human Rights organisations, the level of support for Roy and the outrage felt by the public over his unjust sentence. For further information please contact .


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