British Grandmother on Indonesia Death Row Returns to London
Lindsay Sandiford, 69, arrived back in the UK on November 7 after being released on humanitarian grounds from Indonesia, where she was sentenced to death for smuggling $2.14 million worth of cocaine.
Background and Legal Case
Sandiford was convicted in 2013 on the Indonesian island of Bali, which is known for its strict drug laws. Despite this, Indonesia has recently released several high-profile detainees. Sandiford’s release marks one of these humanitarian cases.
Repatriation Details
- Sandiford and Shahab Shahabadi, 36, who was serving a life sentence for drug offenses, were repatriated together.
- Both flew from Bali to London on a Qatar Airways flight via Doha.
- An official from Indonesia's law and human rights ministry confirmed their departure on November 7.
Arrival in the UK
Upon arrival at Heathrow’s Terminal 4, Sandiford was escorted by security staff in a wheelchair, covering her face with a jacket and remaining silent.
“Two British nationals who were detained in Indonesia have now returned to the UK,” said a spokesperson for the British Foreign Office.
Summary
Lindsay Sandiford’s release and return to the UK after being sentenced to death in Indonesia highlights a rare humanitarian reprieve amid the country's strict drug laws.
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