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For those that can make this event in Sydney 3rd July, it would be very much appreciated.

It's in the CBD, at 173 Phillip Street, right next to Hyde Park, and the NSW Supreme Court Building. You can either approach it by bus or train from Townhall, or by train from St. James. It is very close to Martin's Place as well.

We also understand everyone has very busy schedules these days.

Lee and Christine will not be able to attend in person due to working out the last strategies with Scott's legal team, to prevent his execution, but there will be a young lady in Sydney to read their speech during this forum.


DETAILS OF THE EVENT:

NSW Anti-Death Penalty Network

The death penalty: Why should Australians care?

An expert panel will discuss The death penalty: Why should Australians care? at an Amnesty International event at the Sydney University Law School Assembly Hall on Thursday July 3 at 6.30pm.

It's in the CBD, at 173 Phillip Street, right next to Hyde Park, and the NSW Supreme Court Building. You can either approach it by bus or train from Townhall, or by train from St. James. It is very close to Martin's Place as well.

In statistics published in April, Amnesty International revealed that at least 1,200 people were executed in 2007 and expressed deep concern that many more were killed by the state, in secret, in countries including China, Mongolia and Vietnam.

The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

The panel includes:
* Professor Andrew Byrnes, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales and Chair of the Australian Human Rights Centre
* Rachel Walsh, President, Reprieve Australia
* Michael Walton, Convenor of the Against the Death Penalty Sub-Committee, NSW Council for Civil Liberties
* Shannon Owen film-maker and co-creator of Just Punishment, an ABC documentary on Van Tuong Nguyen who was executed in Singapore in 2005

The moderator:
* Associate Professor Andrea Durbach, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales and Director of the Australian Human Rights Centre, defended the 'Upington 25' in South Africa

Amnesty International's report Death Sentences and Executions in 2007 says that at least 1,252 people were executed in 24 countries and at least 3,347 people were sentenced to death in 51 countries. Up to 27,500 people are estimated to be on death row across the world.

The panel will discuss the questions: 'What does it mean to be an abolitionist country in the Asia-Pacific region in the 21st century?', 'What are the domestic and foreign policy implications of being an "abolitionist country"?'

For more information, please contact:

Jenny Leong, NSW Community Campaigner, Amnesty International Australia 0431 481 038




Lee & Christine we wish you a safe trip to Bali and all the best with Scott's safety & well being, our thoughts are with you.


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