William Plastow, one of the Filton 18, is incarcerated for over 21 months before trial related to a protest against an Israeli arms manufacturer. Facing serious charges, including criminal damage, he denies any wrongdoing. His mother, Jane Plastow, emphasizes the unusually lengthy detention, which she believes affects his mental health, particularly as he experiences suicidal thoughts. Despite attempts for bail, including significant financial surety from his mother, he remains in custody, bringing attention to the implications for protest rights and due process in England and Wales.
It's outrageous, it's terrible. Will is a kind of glass-half-empty guy, so he tends towards [believing in] the worst possible outcome.
Custody time limits stipulate that defendants should not spend more than six months in jail awaiting trial.
She said she had offered a surety of 50,000, using money from an inheritance, for his bail application.
Every day, which has become a kind of ritual, I have to say: Yes, you are going to get out of there, this is not the end of your life.
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