Death Row Grandmother Lindsay Sandiford Returning to UK
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother who spent 13 years on death row in Bali, is reportedly flying home to the UK today. The 69-year-old, along with another British national, is allowed to return under a repatriation agreement with Indonesia.
Flight Details and Health
Sandiford is scheduled to leave Bali this afternoon on a 20-hour flight with a brief layover before arriving at Heathrow Airport. She has been described as “seriously ill” and was recently examined by a doctor from the British consulate on the island.
Support and Statements
Sandiford conveyed her gratitude through a pastor who has supported her case, expressing that she has been given a "second chance" to be with her family in England after facing execution for drug smuggling.
"We are deeply grateful for the courageous compassion shown by President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government in their commitment to repatriate Lindsay Sandiford on humanitarian grounds. After 13 years, she is keen to be back home with her family. She will forever be grateful for this second chance."
— Rev. Christie Buckingham, pastor at Bayside Church, Melbourne
Background
Lindsay Sandiford was sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Bali. Her case drew international attention and support over the years, with many campaigning for her repatriation on humanitarian grounds due to her health and long imprisonment.
Her return marks the end of a lengthy legal and diplomatic process between the UK and Indonesia.
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