Trade Unionist

The group's second prisoner. in Spain, has been imprisoned for belonging to an illegal trade union. He was rounded" up with many others in April. 1965, for assisting in the planning of May Day celebrations.

In Spain legal trade unions have their executive members appointed by the Carrera, the ruling body; to strike is illegal and membership of illegal unions a heavily punishable offence. Precise information is, difficult to obtain about this prisoner, but it seems he has not yet been brought to trial and is likely to be undergoing torture.

John Aitcheson is the third prisoner. He is a white South African who has been banned from associating with any group of three or more people.

Little is known of him except that he is an Anglican divinity student at Natal University and a keen worker with student welfare organisations. He has been banned under the Suppression of Communism Act. He himself has been given no reason for the ban.