Schapelle Corby to be released?

[*crikey*mate*]

Indonesia's justice minister will sign Schapelle Corby's parole application in the next three days.

Do you think they'll sign?

[boris1gary]

Does everyone feel the same way for the other Australian's in prisons around the world on drug related charges?

[*crikey*mate*]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@twinkles**stars wrote:

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@nevynreally wrote:

She was charged/convicted of importing, who they belonged to was never an issue, was it?

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She was convicted which was an absolute disgrace as there was no evidence to link her, no finger prints, nothing. The whole investigation was a complete mess

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Either way, and I think it was hers, or her fathers, or her sisters...she deserves to come home. 9 years is long enough in that hellhole.

I'd like to see her come home. She'll get a warm welcome, I'm sure.

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I actually disagree with "9 years is long enough". 9 years is not equivilent to death or a life sentence, which is apparently what drug related offences attract in Indonesia.

The facts are she was convicted by Indonesian Law. Their laws need to be applied, not ours or "our standards" iykwim.

Just as if anyone visiting or being convicted of a crime here should be subjected to our laws etc.

[*crikey*mate*]

Hey, does it seem a bit odd to anyone else that at least two "feel good" stories about Bali have been released to the media in the last 2 days?

First, the cough*results*cough of that mother/daughter deaths (willing to bet all the money in my pocket that there is stuff in that we're (being the general public) not being told), and now a possible release for Ms Corby?

[debra9275]

I also think she's done enough time in Indonesia. it sounds as if they are going to come through for her this time. Am I wrong or were the press reporting her imminent release on a pardon a couple of years ago that ended up being a reduction in her sentence.

[icyfroth]

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@crikey*mate wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@twinkles**stars wrote:

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@nevynreally wrote:

She was charged/convicted of importing, who they belonged to was never an issue, was it?

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She was convicted which was an absolute disgrace as there was no evidence to link her, no finger prints, nothing. The whole investigation was a complete mess

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Either way, and I think it was hers, or her fathers, or her sisters...she deserves to come home. 9 years is long enough in that hellhole.

I'd like to see her come home. She'll get a warm welcome, I'm sure.

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I actually disagree with "9 years is long enough". 9 years is not equivilent to death or a life sentence, which is apparently what drug related offences attract in Indonesia.

The facts are she was convicted by Indonesian Law. Their laws need to be applied, not ours or "our standards" iykwim.

Just as if anyone visiting or being convicted of a crime here should be subjected to our laws etc.

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Yeah well...I get your drift, but...

If the Indons are ready to set her free, I'm happy for her to come home.

[nevynreally]

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@twinkles**stars wrote:

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@nevynreally wrote:

She was charged/convicted of importing, who they belonged to was never an issue, was it?

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She was convicted which was an absolute disgrace as there was no evidence to link her, no finger prints, nothing. The whole investigation was a complete mess

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No, the evidence was she said it was her bag. Wasn't a CSI episode, she claimed it was hers, they charged her. As to it being a mess, maybe, but their country, their laws/legal system.

[twinkles**stars]

Of course she said it was her bag, she was truthful. What had been placed inside was not proven to be hers and she did not admit it was. I would say my bag was mine if it was...why wouldn't I.

There was a story of a couple that noticed their bags had been tampered with at the airport. They fled to a hotel and sure enough they found drugs. Thank goodness they noticed?

[icyfroth]

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@crikey*mate wrote:

Hey, does it seem a bit odd to anyone else that at least two "feel good" stories about Bali have been released to the media in the last 2 days?

First, the cough*results*cough of that mother/daughter deaths (willing to bet all the money in my pocket that there is stuff in that we're (being the general public) not being told), and now a possible release for Ms Corby?

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plus another death has ocurred in similar circumstances:

An Australian man has died after being found unconscious in a Bali restaurant,  local police say.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/australian-man-dies-in-bali-hotel-20140203-hvb0p.html#ixzz2sRD7YDTM

[debra9275]

Yes, I remember that too Twinks & I think there was a story about some baggage handlers at Sydney airport as well.

[cherry*135]

The average age of women who become grandmothers wouldn't be 36.

I am not fussed whether she gets out/is allowed to return to Australia soon or many years later.

I don't see anything suspicious with the mother and daughter. Toxic fish (nothing to do with how it was cooked) and reaction to mothers migraine pills and asthma, toxic reaction to fish and daughters asthma.