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A member of the Welsh Language Society who refused to pay a fine for painting slogans on shops has been jailed for 28 days by Caernarfon magistrates.A member of the Welsh Language Society who refused to pay a fine for painting slogans on shops has been jailed for 28 days by Caernarfon magistrates.
Osian Jones had been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after he painted graffiti on Boots and Superdrug stores in Caernarfon, Bangor and Llangefni.Osian Jones had been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after he painted graffiti on Boots and Superdrug stores in Caernarfon, Bangor and Llangefni.
The chairman of the bench gave Jones, from Dyffryn Nantlle, a chance to pay the fine, but he refused.The chairman of the bench gave Jones, from Dyffryn Nantlle, a chance to pay the fine, but he refused.
About 30 supporters carrying placards accompanied Jones to court.About 30 supporters carrying placards accompanied Jones to court.
The chairman of the magistrates, Gareth Heulfryn Williams, said: "We understand your situation, but I will ask you once again if you would consider paying the fine?" The chairman of the magistrates, Gareth Haulfryn Williams, said: "We understand your situation, but I will ask you once again if you would consider paying the fine?"
Osian Jones replied: "I am not willing to pay a single penny.Osian Jones replied: "I am not willing to pay a single penny.
"The situation of the Welsh language in Wales is as vulnerable now as it was 10 years ago when we got devolution.""The situation of the Welsh language in Wales is as vulnerable now as it was 10 years ago when we got devolution."