…de la BBC:
A member of the Welsh Language Society who refused to pay a fine for painting slogans on shops has been jailed for 28 days by Caernarfon magistrates.
Osian Jones had been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after he painted graffiti on Boots and Superdrug stores in Caernarfon, Bangor and Llangefni.
The chairman of the bench gave Jones, from Dyffryn Nantlle, a chance to pay the fine, but he refused.
About 30 supporters carrying placards accompanied Jones to court.
The chairman of the magistrates, Gareth Haulfryn Williams, said: "We understand your situation, but I will ask you once again if you would consider paying the fine?"
Osian Jones replied: "I am not willing to pay a single penny.
"The situation of the Welsh language in Wales is as vulnerable now as it was 10 years ago when we got devolution."
* CYFEIRIAD/ADRESO:
..Osian Jones
..Rhif / No. DX8265
..HM Prison Altcourse,
..Fazakerley,
..Lerpwl, L97 LH
..Lloegr (UK)
A member of the Welsh Language Society who refused to pay a fine for painting slogans on shops has been jailed for 28 days by Caernarfon magistrates.
Osian Jones had been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after he painted graffiti on Boots and Superdrug stores in Caernarfon, Bangor and Llangefni.
The chairman of the bench gave Jones, from Dyffryn Nantlle, a chance to pay the fine, but he refused.
About 30 supporters carrying placards accompanied Jones to court.
The chairman of the magistrates, Gareth Haulfryn Williams, said: "We understand your situation, but I will ask you once again if you would consider paying the fine?"
Osian Jones replied: "I am not willing to pay a single penny.
"The situation of the Welsh language in Wales is as vulnerable now as it was 10 years ago when we got devolution."
* CYFEIRIAD/ADRESO:
..Osian Jones
..Rhif / No. DX8265
..HM Prison Altcourse,
..Fazakerley,
..Lerpwl, L97 LH
..Lloegr (UK)
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