The Arabic-speaking hijackers demanded the release of 17 people imprisoned in Kuwait for terrorist acts.

In 1980 he helped to found the award-winning programme Rough Justice which led to the release of five people on murder and serious assault charges.

It was broadcast between 1982 and 2007, and played a role in securing the release of 18 people involved in 13 cases involving miscarriages of justice.

They also demanded the release of 46 people detained by the police and penalties for policemen who beat demonstrators.

He was instrumental in obtaining the release of five wrongfully convicted innocent people:

They demanded the immediate release of 500 people imprisoned for terrorism.

A general pardon for all remaining political prisoners, announced on March 12, was followed by the release of 175 people by March 17.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan ordered immediate release of 20 people considered innocent, as recommended by a joint investigation team.

Members are urged to send letters to governmental officials regarding political prisoners, a tactic that is said to result in the release of at least 1,000 people a year.

Following the release of 188 people the day before, Police this afternoon released 839 Korean men and 105 people of assorted nationality.