LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Sara Thornton appeal on hold

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

5 Dec 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:34

Description

Brian Ging reports from the Court of Appeal in London on the case of Sara Thornton, accused of murdering her (allegedly) abusive husband, Malcolm Thornton in 02/90. Her appeal has been put on hold after the 3 appeal judges reserved judgement. Speakers include: Gladys Sothers, sister of Malcolm Thornton; Julie Bindel, Women for Justice; Emma Humphreys, freed on 1995 on appeal after killing an abusive boyfriend.

Contributors

Brian Ging; Gladys Sothers; Julie Bindel; Emma Humphreys

Keywords

London; Homicide; Murderers; Domestic abuse; Appeals; Sara Thornton; Malcolm Thornton; Courts of Appeal

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