Meet the True Story of Ash
Persecuted for Helping Others, Silenced for Standing Firm
Hear His Voice, Spread the Truth
Ashley Podsiad-Sharp
is a political prisoner in England who was unjustly sentenced to 8 years in prison plus 5 years on licence
for possessing one document
he had not read and was unaware of its possession.
This sentence is the harshest in England for such a minor offense, especially considering Ash had no prior criminal record.
Consequently, Ash is now labelled a TACT (Terrorism Act) Offender, which has led to various unjust consequences. From the beginning of his imprisonment, Ash has been subjected to unfair restrictions that are either based on very weak grounds or have no basis at all.
Ash has been denied the right to appeal!
The judges overseeing the appeal completely disregarded the absence of evidence against Ash, relying on quotations from the original judge. They determined that, due to Ash having WRM on his computer and being a founder of WSAC, it was automatically presumed that he intended violence, and therefore no additional evidence was required to uphold this unjust sentence.
As a result, Ash’s legal team concluded that they lacked sufficient grounds to challenge this decision before the Supreme Court and, consequently, withdrew his case.
However, Ash remains resolute. His primary goal is to reunite with his daughters and fulfil his role as a father. At this stage, Ash is exploring avenues to appeal the decision to the Criminal Cases Review Board.
False Information About Ash’s Case Exposed
It has recently come to light that a false statement regarding Ashley’s case was published on St. Paul’s Chambers’ website under Denise Breen-Lawton KC’s profile. The statement contained serious inaccuracies that misrepresented Ashley’s case and put his safety and that of his family at risk.
False and Damaging Allegations
The post falsely accused Ashley of serious offenses, including:
+ Dissemination of Terrorist Publications – Ashley was found NOT GUILTY by a jury.
+ Membership in a Proscribed Organization, Support for a Proscribed Organization – Ashley was never even charged with these.
+ Encouragement of Terrorism, Incitement to Violence – Ashley was never charged with these as well.
These false claims have caused severe harm, including endangering Ashley’s life, damaging his reputation, and putting his family in danger.
St. Pauls Chambers and Ash’s Prosecutor Must Be Held Accountable
While the post has since been removed, this does not erase the damage done. The internet never forgets, and this misinformation continues to circulate. The impact on Ashley and his family is ongoing.
Actions like these undermine trust in the legal system and must be addressed!
Demands for Action
We demand:
1. Disclosure of Accountability – Reveal the date of the false post, the responsible individuals, and the author.
2. Formal Public Correction and Apology – A statement correcting the record and a written apology acknowledging the harm caused.
This is a matter of life and death, and the legal profession must be held to the highest standard of integrity.
We will not be silent!
‘These things I command you, that you love one another.
If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world,
the world would love its own.
Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
Remember the word that I said to you,
‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.
If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.’John 15. 17-20