Death row gran Lindsay Sandiford 'flying home to UK today'

Death Row Grandmother Lindsay Sandiford Returning to UK

Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother, is reportedly flying back to the UK today after spending 13 years in prison in Bali. At 69 years old, she has been freed from death row under a repatriation agreement between the UK and Indonesia.

Details of the Repatriation

Sandiford and another British national are due to leave Bali this afternoon on a journey lasting about 20 hours, including a short layover, before arriving at Heathrow Airport.

Health and Support

The mother of two is described as seriously ill and has been examined by a doctor from the British consulate in Bali. Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia's senior minister for legal affairs, confirmed her medical condition.

Campaigners and Gratitude

Rev. Christie Buckingham, a pastor from Bayside Church in Melbourne who has supported Sandiford's case, expressed deep gratitude towards the Indonesian government and President Prabowo Subianto for their humanitarian decision.

"We are deeply grateful for the courageous compassion shown by President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government in their commitment to repatriate Lindsay Sandiford on humanitarian grounds. After 13 years, she is keen to be back home with her family."
"She will forever be grateful for this second chance."

Sandiford’s Perspective

Speaking through a supporting pastor, Sandiford described being granted a second chance at life with her family in England after facing the death penalty in Bali for drug smuggling.

Author's summary: After 13 years on death row in Bali, Lindsay Sandiford is finally returning to the UK, supported by a humanitarian repatriation effort amid serious health concerns.

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Metro Metro — 2025-11-06

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