Title

Commons votes no to capital punishment

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Jul 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:49

Description

Interview with Conservative MP Eldon Griffiths, reacting to the massive Commons defeat after a no vote to the reintroduction of capital punishment, against public opinion. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Eldon Griffiths

Keywords

Politics; Government; Death penalty; Public opinion; Conservative Party; Hanging; Ballots

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