Solidarity have called on the Crown Office to explain the millions of pounds of public money allocated to the pursuit of the partys' Co-Convenor, Tommy Sheridan.  Lothian and Borders Police have been investigating the case for nearly two years with, at times, dozens of officers working full-time.  Solidarity Press Spokesperson, Hugh Kerr, said:
 
"The question of why this investigation was launched, and the resources allocated to it, has never been answered.  This is a waste of public money and a distraction of Police resources that cannot be justified."
 
Sheridan and his partner Gail are due to appear at a preliminary hearing on Monday 13 July at the High Court in Edinburgh at 10.00am.  Kerr called on Solidarity members to join him in a show of solidarity at the court:
 
"All socialists, trade unionists and activists should rally against this attack on our comrades.  Tommy Sheridan has never failed to stand by the people in struggle and it's time for us to get behind him to end this politically motivated action."