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Aamer Anwar was cleared of charges of contempt of court today as three judges found him 'not guilty' of the charges. Supporters cheered as the socialist lawyer emerged from the court. In a statement he said: "As our government criminalises communities and creates 'thought crime', lawyers still have a responsibility to be the guardians of our liberties and to campaign against injustice. "Everyone likes to talk of the independence of the judiciary and prosecution but an independent defence able to speak without fear of recrimination by the state is an essential for freedom and justice." Co-Comvenor of Solidarity, Tommy Sheridan said: "This was an over-reaction by the trial judge and a waste of public money and time. Aamer Anwar was charged for doing his job - defending his clients fearlessly. Justice has been done today." For full details of the campaign visit www.sacc.org.uk
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