Family of British Detained in Iran Immediately demanded a meeting foreign SecretaryThe pair was “sudden whisper” in a court in the country’s capital.
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex were taken into custody in January during a global motorcycle tour and were later accused of espionage, denying the allegations.
His son, Joe Bennett, said that the family has been informed that the pair on Wednesday in Tehran’s court “appeared with the state appointed lawyer” only “, saying:” We cannot see how (this) can be considered a fair test. “
Mr. Bennett’s family has said that they are “deeply concerned” that they had no prior knowledge of hearing or held.
Through its advisor Radd Seiger, the family has now requested a meeting with David Lemy to ensure that efforts are made to ensure that the couple’s return to ensure.
Mr. Bennett of Folkstone of Kent has said that the latest court update has increased the concerns of the family about their good.
He said: ” Ambassador Yesterday was due to visiting Craig, but it did not happen.
“We are not sure if the ambassador went and the Craig was not there, as he ran to court.
“It is deeply worrying, as it has been over three and a half months since Craig was last seen.
“At that time, he had already lost weight.
“Now, there is no amount and there is no access to food beyond the bare minimum, I can only guess how it should be.”
The family stated that it was his understanding that Lindsay was seen by Ambassador Hugo Shorter on Wednesday and “provided with a comfort pack of the required supply”.
Addressing the court hearing, Mr. Bennett said that the lack of transparency in the case “only deepens our concern”.
He continued: “We can’t see how suddenly they are being whispered in a court without warning, with a state appointed lawyer, they can only be considered a fair test.
“At least they saw each other, which should be relieved.
“Craig is now in avin jail for 25 days without access to money.
“In Iran’s gel system, prisoners should rely on their accounts deposited to buy food, clean water and hygiene products.
“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has so far been unable to transfer money to Craig’s account, leaving it without the necessary to survive.
“Lack of transparency only deepens our anxiety.”
FCDO warns all British and British-Irani citizens not to visit Iran due to “arrest, inquiry or custody risk”.
FCDO has been approached for comment.
