Media Alert: NAP Appeal Dismissed

The appeal lodged by Network Against Prohibition (NAP) “Parliament Invaders” Gary Meyerhoff, Rob Inder-Smith and Stuart Highway in the NT Court of Appeal, has been dismissed.

The trio learned of the dismissal late today.

The charges arose from May 14, 2002, when a group of people associated with the Darwin-based drug law-reform group invaded the chamber of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly whilst it was in session.

The action was a protest at the NT Government’s ‘drug house’ legislation.

After a 16-day hearing in the Darwin Magistrates court, a number of NAPNT members were given severe sentences, including terms of imprisonment.

After an appeal was rejected by Justice David Angel in the NT Supreme Court on 17 September 2004 the three NAPNT members took their appeal before three justices of the NT Court of Appeal, Chief Justice Martin and Justices Mildren and Thomas.

The Napatistas now plan to take their appeal to the High Court.

Undeterred by the decision, NAP are holding their 27th Smoke-In for Human Rights tomorrow, Sat, 13 May, 2006 in Darwin’s Raintree Park at noon.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please ring NAPNT on 0415 16 2525 (+61 415 16 2525 from overseas).