Correction

I have a correction to make to one of my previous posts about Schapelle being transfered. This information is being handed on by a fellow forumer and great supporter of Schapelle. Rather than try to regurgitate what Angel has informed me about, I will just copy her comment here so that everyone can see the info. Thanks for the clarification Angel....its much appreicated!

Hi Michelle,
Its not the malang prison, but the Sukun prison in Malang they are talking about transfering her to. Sukun is a category one prison, high security, where they send all the political prisoners, murderers and terrorists.. basically long term prisoners who have committed the worst crimes and have the harshest sentences.

Prisoners at Sukun are issued two sets of uniforms per year and they must wear them at all times, the only exeption being when attending church services. Sukun is controlled by the military and very regimented.

There is no Aussie Consulate in Malang, but regular consulate visits are within the law. Regular meaning what? Perhaps once a year? some prisoners of Indonesia are afforded less, but its still considered regular. Sukun only allows twice weekly visitation and this is the biggest downfall for schapelle. She has upset the powers that be with her comments in her book. If you thought things couldnt possibly get worse for her think again. They can, and unfortunately they will.

Cheers,
angel.

Free Schapelle

This is a video I found on You Tube, it's just nice to know there are still people plugging for her.

One Big Fear

Well after the dust settled from the New Year's Eve festivities, I came home and logged on my computer only to have 3 Google News Alerts for Schapelle waiting in my inbox. I have learned that anytime there is anymore than 2 alerts, its never good. Just as I suspected, the news was not good. One of Schapelle's biggest fears is about to come through. After two and a half years in Kerobokan, the jail officials have applied to have her transfered from Kerobokan prison to Malang Prison, a few hundred kilometers away.

Most people would be thinking it doesn't really matter because jail is jail. The scary thing for Schapelle is that since her arrest she has been able to have her daily visits with her sister Mercedes who has been able to bring her fresh food and water along with anything else she may need. Most prisoners inside Kerobokan do not have this and therefore end up sick and malnurished because the food supplied to the prisoners is anything but edible. It will be much more difficult for Mercedes to access Schapelle if this transfer is approved.

Malang prison is said to have a lower prisoner population as well as stricter rules. Prisoners are only allowed 2 visits per week and are waken up at 5am. They are to have an hour of prayer, then an hour of exercize and must be back in their cells at 6pm. They are expected to be asleep by 9pm. I have not been able to find much information on Malang Prison at the moment. Chris Parnell, an Australian who was jailed in Malang Prison in the 90s has some pictures and a few disturbing stories on his website if you care to check them out. I personally was only able to look at one or two pictures before I just felt disgusted and upset by the thought of her going there. The site is http://www.christophervvparnell.com/gallery_1.htm

According to Indonesian law, a prisoner cannot be moved while their case is still under appeal. At the moment, Schapelle is waiting to hear if the court is going to grant her an extraordinary appeal so technically, she should not be moved until that has been exhausted. Her lawyer, Erwin Siregar has mentioned this point and has written a letter requesting the move not be granted. According to Erwin, there is also a law in Indonesia that says that forgien prisoners must have regular access to their countries consulate. There is no Australian Consulate in Malang so moving her would be a violation of the law, which, I guess has been done before.