The Trial of ΠΣΕ
The Trial of ΠΣΕ
With the founding of ΠΣΕ, the great working class struggles and mobilizations begin. Reacting to these, in 1945 the British authorities dragged the 18 leaders of ΠΣΕ to the courts, leading to their imprisonment as punishment for their patriotic and trade union activities. The 18 leaders were charged with 15 crimes including conspiracy against the government, ownership and publication of documents inciting rebellion and more.
Items on Display
- The entirety of the ΠΣΕ trial (faithful copy from contemporary newspapers)
- The 1945 ΠΣΕ trial (photocopy)
- Text and photographs from the police investigation at the ΠΣΕ headquarters
- Photograph of the 18 accused ΠΣΕ leaders
- Document of the decision to bring to court the 18 ΠΣΕ leaders.
- Photograph of the 18 convicts in prison.
- Document from the apology of Andreas Ziartidis, secretary general of ΠΣΕ.
- Document from the decision by the Assize Court