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But the court did not believe them and so began their long battle for
justice. In January 1987, their first appeal was rejected.
But the campaign for their release gathered pace headed by the Labour
MP Chris Mullin.
A new inquiry by Devon and Cornwall Police The Roman Catholic
into uncovered Bishop
of
irregularities in the police case against the Six. Edward
Daly,
It paved the way for today's appeal. been one of the
the
original
inquiry
New scientific tests show statements made by
the Birmingham Six were altered at a later
date.
men's
Derry,
has
supporters.
He said: "It was a
moment so many of
us have waited so
Scientists also admitted in court that forensic long for and I think
tests which were originally said to confirm two generated in all of
of the six had been handling explosives could us
have sense of excitement,
produced
the
handling cigarettes.
same
results
from
a
tremendous
relief and joy."