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What is planned then is a show trial with a preordained outcome. Lingering death in a foreign land.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister\u003cbr/\u003eBaroness Thatcher also had stinging criticism for the administration of Prime Minister Tony Blair, whom she accused of deserting a longtime British ally.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"I don't know how this tragedy will end, but we will fight on for as long as it takes to see Senator Pinochet returned safely to his own country. Chileans can rest assured that however contemptibly this Labour government behaves, the British people still believe in loyalty to its friends.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister\u003cbr/\u003eThe rally in Blackpool was also attended by Pinochet's son, who took the podium to shake the hand of the woman he said had become the public face of his father's defence. \u003cbr/\u003eBaroness Thatcher has been a longtime friend of the former dictator.\u003cbr/\u003eShe maintains he saved hundreds of British lives during the Falkland War by using Chilean radar to give the British early warning of Argentine air raids.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Spanish) \u003cbr/\u003e\"It is very important that Lady Thatcher comes here and I want to thank her for all that she is doing. She represents all of the rest of the people that have been active in the support of my father in Britain.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Marco Antonio Pinochet, Son of Augusto Pinochet\u003cbr/\u003eAnother cause for concern among Pinochet supporters is the general's deteriorating state of health.\u003cbr/\u003eA British judge on Wednesday excused the former dictator from appearing in court later this week.\u003cbr/\u003eThe ruling came after a doctor testified the general suffered two small strokes last month.\u003cbr/\u003eThe 83-year-old had been scheduled to be in court on Friday, when a ruling is expected on Spain's request to extradite him.\u003cbr/\u003eIf the British judge rules against Pinochet, his lawyers are expected to launch an immediate appeal. \u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Spanish) \u003cbr/\u003e\"More important than the trial of Pinochet is that the world understands the injustice that this country has committed against General Pinochet. It is important that people understand what is happening here with Pinochet.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Maria Anjelica Cristi, Pro-Pinochet Chilean Senator\u003cbr/\u003eOne year since Augusto Pinochet was detained in Britain on a Spanish warrant for his extradition, the case remains as political as ever.\u003cbr/\u003eAnti-Pinochet protesters who hurled abuse at Thatcher outside the Blackpool venue on Wednesday want justice for the thousands who disappeared under his brutal regime.\u003cbr/\u003eBut his supporters, Baroness Thatcher the most strident among them, say this is no way to treat a former head of state.\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 and File; Santiago, Chile - 1995 File   XFA\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e1. Thatcher arrives at hall where she is speaking\u003cbr/\u003e2. Cutaway protesters\u003cbr/\u003e3. Thatcher enters hall\u003cbr/\u003e4. Standing ovation from crowd\u003cbr/\u003e5. SOUNDBITE (English) Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister \u003cbr/\u003e6. Cutaway away of people \u003cbr/\u003e7. SOUNDBITE (English) Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister\u003cbr/\u003e8. Pinochet's son shaking hands with Thatcher on stage\u003cbr/\u003eSantiago, Chile - July 1995 \u003cbr/\u003e9. Various of Thatcher meeting with Pinochet\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e10. SOUNDBITE (English/Spanish) Marco Antonio Pinochet, Son of Augusto Pinochet\u003cbr/\u003eLondon, UK - 26 August 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e11. Shot of sign at Runnymeade Clinic\u003cbr/\u003e12. Pinochet walks out, gets into car, is driven away\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e13. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Maria Anjelica Cristi, Pro-Pinochet Chilean Senator   \u003cbr/\u003e14. Thatcher leaving to her car against backdrop of protesters\u003cbr/\u003e15. Thatcher driven away\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 and File; Santiago, Chile - 1995 File   XFA\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e1. Thatcher arrives at hall where she is speaking\u003cbr/\u003e2. Cutaway protesters\u003cbr/\u003e3. Thatcher enters hall\u003cbr/\u003e4. Standing ovation from crowd\u003cbr/\u003e5. SOUNDBITE (English) Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister \u003cbr/\u003e6. Cutaway away of people \u003cbr/\u003e7. SOUNDBITE (English) Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister\u003cbr/\u003e8. Pinochet's son shaking hands with Thatcher on stage\u003cbr/\u003eSantiago, Chile - July 1995 \u003cbr/\u003e9. Various of Thatcher meeting with Pinochet\u003cbr/\u003eBlackpool, UK - 6 October 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e10. SOUNDBITE (English/Spanish) Marco Antonio Pinochet, Son of Augusto Pinochet\u003cbr/\u003eLondon, UK - 26 August 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e11. Shot of sign at Runnymeade Clinic\u003cbr/\u003e12. 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