THE MOST APPALLING FORM OF COLONIAL RACISM IMAGINABLE; EXCLUSIVE Lawyers demand justice for Gurkhas.(News) From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: April 29, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 MGN LTD. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: STEVE McCOMISH

FOR nearly 200 years, the Gurkhas have helped to fight Britain's wars - now they are battling in court against the evil of race discrimination.

Solicitor Phil Shiner, one of the team which will represent 20 former Gurkhas in the High Court next week, said last night: "This is the most appalling form of colonial racism imaginable.

"It makes me feel ashamed to be British."

Mr Shiner, of Public Interest Lawyers, visit...