David Hicks should experience justice

Senator Nettle told the rally that if David is not found guilty of anything by an Australian court that he should go free.

"When Hicks is returned to Australia, he should face justice in the Australian legal system. If he is not found guilty of anything then he should be released," said Senator Nettle.

"The issue of the way the Australian government has treated David Hicks will not go away. People will not forget John Howard's inaction at election time later this year.

"The government response to David Hick's treatment has ultimately been a victory for public opinion and a victory for the Australian sense of a fair go that has been crying to Howard government about fair treatment of David.

"The Howard government has been forced to listen to public opinion on this issue.

"Public opinion about the treatment of David Hicks has shifted over the years that he has been in Guantanamo.

"The Greens spoke out for justice for David Hicks in 2003 when George Bush visited and David Hicks has still not experienced justice."

"My prediction that David Hicks would be home before the election has occurred because of community pressure."

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