Hodge handcuffing

Margaret Hodge was in the dock today facing trial for the false imprisonment of Margaret Hodge former Child Minister.No you didn't read that wrong.

Fathers 4 Justice Campaigner Jolly Stanesby, notorious activist and famous for his part as superhero sidekick Robin on the Royal Courts of Justice, was due to face trial today at Salford Magistrates Court in Manchester for the false imprisonment of Margaret Hodge who was handcuffed by parenting rights campaigners whilst attending a conference in November 2004

Prior to the hearing Jolly had had his name changed by deed poll to Margaret Hodge.The judge presiding was not too happy at the site of the campaigner from South West England, who was wearing a T-Shirt stating "FCUK The Family Courts". He was even less amused when he asked the protesting father his name and he replied "Margaret Hodge".Mr Hodge pleaded not guilty to CPS false imprisonment charge, which is two years in the making and the trial has been adjourned until 5th February 2007.

On the 15th November fellow activist and campaigner Jason Hatch, made famous for his Buckingham Palace Batman stunt, faces the same charges in connection with the same incident.