Posted on Vendredi 30 novembre 2007
British Muslim leaders have also criticised the jail sentence.
Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain branded the court decision a « gross over-reaction from Sudanese authorities ».
He said: « This case should have required only simple common sense to resolve. It is unfortunate that the Sudanese authorities were found wanting in this most basic of qualities.
« Gillian should never have been arrested, let alone charged and convicted of committing a crime. We hope that Gillian will be able to return home without much further delay. »