Statement of Sedat Aslantaş addressed to the European Commission of Human Rights, written while Aslantaş was remanded in custody at Ankara Central Closed Prison following his 5 December 1994 arrest while representing a client at Ankara State Security Court. Aslantaş states 'The decision is not "legal" but political' and that the Turkish Government have been looking for ways to frame him for participating in actions relating to human rights violations in Turkey, including the numerous applications that have been made to the Commission ('Turkey is extremely unsettled by our applications'). The statement is enclosed by a letter from Kevin Boyle to H.C. Krüger, Secretary to the European Commission of Human Rights. Boyle asks the Commission to seek assurances that Aslantaş will not be subjected to torturous, inhuman, or degrading treatment while in custody.
Copy typescript statement from [Secretary of State Merlyn Rees, Northern Ireland Office], passed on to Republican representatives such as Ruairí Ó Brádaigh, Billy McKee, by D.M. [Donald Middleton] and James Allen. General statement about government's task of peace-keeping in Northern Ireland, reporting on cases of violence, explaining why more army security forces are arriving to help bring perpetrators from both sides to justice. Expressing trust in the capacity of the Convention to find a lasting solution; appealing to all to take responsibility. (Handwritten caption by [Brendan Duddy] on the document establishes representatives on both sides and date of meeting.)
Typescript copy of a statement from Prime Minister Harold Wilson, given at Stormont, issued by the Northern Ireland Office. Expressing belief that none of the Northern Irish communities wants a continuation of sectarian violence; expecting crucial results from the Constitutional Convention.
Letter (in Turkish with English translation) from Yaşar Kaya to Kerim Yıldız of the Kurdistan Human Rights Project detailing the 10 December 1993 raid on the Özgür Gündem offices.
Copy typescript statement from [Merlyn Rees, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland], submitting his position on the latest attempt of a ceasefire (8 points); understanding that violence can erupt from 'misunderstandings' and pledging government action once cessation of hostilities is seen to be genuine. (Caption by [Éamonn Downey] interpreting this as 'Rees beginning to back out of ceasefire position'.)
Statement issued to Canon Hayes from James Duffy & Co., Ltd. (publishers, bookbinders, stationers, and church furnishers) showing the Bansha church as £3.3.3 in arrears.
Written statement from Garda Daniel Dineen regarding a case in which pigs were alleged to have been smuggled into Northern Ireland on 7 November 1940. Dineen writes that during the hearing of the case, he was called to give evidence. Three witnesses brought forward by the defence contradicted Dineen's statements in court, and now he fears that he will be charged with perjury.
Copy TS statement from the A.N.C. President, Mr. O.R. Tambo on the occasion of the making of a Declaration of adherence to the Geneva Convention.
Signed statement by Thomas Jackson of Cartroon, stating that he holds 16a. Or. 30p. there from Thomas O'Conor Donelan.
Statement by the Minister of Health and Social Services on the Mater Hospital.