Reformists jailed by Saudi court - BBC NEWS | Middle East |

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Reformists jailed by Saudi court:

"A Saudi court has sentenced three reformists to jail terms of between six and nine years for 'stirring up sedition and disobeying the ruler'.

The three activists were arrested in March 2004 after urging the rulers to move towards a constitutional monarchy and speed up reforms.

They refused to defend themselves on the grounds that the trial was taking place behind closed doors.

Human rights representatives were also barred from the courtroom."