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British Ambassador's statement on the case of Neil Bantleman

Statement from the Ambassador.

• From: British Embassy Jakarta
• Published: 26 February 2016

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British Embassy Jakarta

Following the detention of Neil Bantleman on 26 February 2016, British Ambassador Moazzam Malik said:

We are deeply concerned by the decision of the Supreme Court to overturn the High Court’s acquittal of Neil Bantleman, a dual Canadian-British national, and his Indonesian co-defendant, Ferdi Tjiong. There have been on-going allegations of serious irregularities in the original court proceedings. Along with others, we have made repeated calls to ensure this case is handled in a fair and transparent manner. Yesterday’s development adds to serious questions about transparency and consistency in the rule of law in Indonesia.

Published 26 February 2016