Urgent Action for Akmal Shaikh

Time is running out for Akmal Shaikh, who is due to be executed in China on December 29.

Please join the campaign to save Akmal's life by writing to Prime Minister Gordon Brown and to the Chinese Ambassador to the UK Madam Fu Ying using the text below:

"Dear Prime Minister Brown / Ambassador Fu Ying,

I write to express my deep concern for Akmal Shaikh, who faces execution in China on December 29.

Akmal's family has pleaded for his life to be spared, and my heart is with them at this terrible time. Akmal's death, particularly during this holiday season, would destroy his children, his brother and his elderly mother, and tear the family apart.

I know that the Chinese people care deeply about family and I would like to join Akmal's children in begging for mercy for their father.

This unusual case is not about politics, but about humanity and compassion -- values that we share with the Chinese people. My plea to the Chinese authorities is based on the greatest respect for Chinese culture and for these shared values.
 
yours sincerely,"

You can then email your letter to the Prime Minister here and email your letter to the Chinese Ambassador on secretary@chinese-embassy.org.uk.

Thank you for your help at this desperate time.