Justice for Sgt Alexander Blackman,

British Troops who wore green berets when they marched for Marine A could have their pay docked or be given extra duties - but those in civilian clothes will not be punished

Royal Marines who flocked to a rally demanding justice for jailed comrade Alexander Blackman could lose half a day’s pay as punishment.
Serving personnel defying a Ministry of Defence ban by turning up at the demonstration in their green berets may face action by their commanding officers.
They risk administrative punishments, such as docked pay or having to undertake extra duties, it is understood.But those who supported the protest wearing civilian clothing will not be reprimanded.
Hundreds of campaigners assembled in Westminster Square on Wednesday to support Sgt Blackman, who is serving eight years for killing a wounded Taliban fighter in the heat of battle in Afghanistan in 2011.
Those who attended the rally said the court martial of the 41-year-old sergeant – in which he was known as Marine A – was a travesty of justice with vital evidence withheld.HERE  

(RG) Free him now

Hundreds Gather In Support Of Former Royal Marine Convicted Of Murder

Police estimate more than 600 people have joined a rally calling for the release of a Royal Marine Sergeant, jailed for murdering an Afghan man. Alexander Blackman was given a minimum term of 10 years when he was convicted in 2013 for shooting an injured Taliban insurgent. An appeal against his conviction was rejected in May last year but the jail term was reduced to a minimum of 8 years. His supporters want the case reopened, claiming there is new evidence shows Marine Blackman should have faced the lesser charge of manslaughter. Today they gathered in their hundreds on Parliament Square, many of them veterans creating a small sea of green berets in the heart of Westminster. More from Forces TV: MoD Issues Blackman Protest Warning Sgt. Blackman's wife Claire said she was hugely impressed with the turnout. Read more and watch video HERE