Sister of Derek Bentley awaits outcome of appeal

Title
Sister of Derek Bentley awaits outcome of appeal
Genre
Interview
TX Date
27 Jan 1992
Year of production
1992
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Duration
00:02:06
Description
Interview with Iris Bentley who is seeking a posthumous pardon for her brother Derek Bentley, who was hanged for his part in the murder of a policeman in 1953. She is awaiting Home Secretary Kenneth Baker’s decision after he has spent 5 months reviewing a new report of the case and speaks about the waiting and how she will feel about the outcome negative or positive. Male interviewer not identified. For Billboard programme.
Contributors
Iris Bentley
Keywords
Legal procedure; Homicide; Policemen; Pardons (procedures); Derek Bentley; Appeals; Billboard (radio programme); Hangings

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