Saudi nurses' families express surprise over new 'sentences'

Thursday 06 November 1997 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The families of the British nurses accused of murdering an Australian colleague in Saudi Arabia last night expressed surprise at reports of further details of their sentences.

The Daily Record newspaper quotes a Saudi source as saying Lucille McLauchlan, who was sentenced to eight years and 500 lashes for her part in the murder of Yvonne Gilford, will receive a four year sentence, and be spared the lashes. Deborah Parry, the newspaper reports, will also serve four years.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Saudi nurses' families express surprise over new 'sentences'

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering