Gwenno Teifi
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Gwenno Teifi (full name Gwenno Teifi Ffransis, born 1987) is a university student and Welsh Language activist from Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Wales. In February 2006 she became the first member of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society) to serve a jail sentence for a language protest in 11 years.[1]
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[edit] Radio Carmarthenshire Protest and Jailing
Gwenno was arrested along with four other language protestors at the studios of Radio Carmarthenshire in Narberth and charged with criminal damage.[2] She was jailed after refusing to pay the £200 compensation to Radio Carmarthenshire ordered by Carmarthen Magistrates Court.[3] She was sentenced to five days beginning February 13, 2006 at Eastwood Park Prison in Gloucestershire but released after three days for good behaviour.
[edit] Brantano's Protest and Second Jailing
She was jailed a second time in July 2007 for refusing to pay a fine in connection with a language protest at Brantano's shoe store in Aberystwyth in October 2006.[4]
[edit] Morrisons Supermarket Protest and Arrest
Gwenno was arrested again in connection with a language protest at Morrisons supermarket in Bangor on January 27, 2007.[5] She was not jailed.
[edit] Education
Gwenno is a Welsh and International Politics student at Aberystwyth University. [1]
[edit] Family Background
She is the daughter of Ffred Ffransis and the granddaughter of Gwynfor Evans.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c First language protester locked up in 11 years. icNorthWales (2006-2-14). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ Language society leader must pay out after protest. icNorthWales (2005-4-20). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ Gwenno sentenced to 5 days in prison. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (2006-2-13). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ Language campaigner jailed for second time. Daily Post (2007-7-10). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ 3 protesters arrested at supermaket blockade. Indymedia (2007-1-27). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
