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Lord Justice Woolf launches Strangeways riot inquiry (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the official inquiry into the Strangeways Prison riot, and the subsequent disturbances in other prisons. Lord Justice (Harry) Woolf says that although Strangeways will be his focus, he has not come...
USA calls for more research and fact on global warming (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on an environmental conference held by US President George H. W. Bush in Washington. He says more scientific research is needed before taking action while worldwide representatives feel cheated no...
Labour launches local election campaign (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the launch of the Labour Party’s campaign for local council elections with getting rid of poll tax (community charge) a priority for the party and where two Conservative Party MPs disrupted...
Inquiry into Strangeways Prison siege begins (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
James Matthews reports from Strangeways on the aftermath of the prison siege. Lord Justice (Harry) Woolf speaks to reporters at Strangeways about the inquiry he will lead. There is a speech by Strangeways’...
Brendan O’Friel on Strangeways Prison siege (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Prison governor Brendan O’Friel speaks at a press conference about the recent Strangeways Prison siege and lessons learned that will be of benefit to the prison service.
Strangeways Prison siege - Lord Justice Woolf statement (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Lord Justice (Harry) Woolf speaks to reporters about how he will handle the inquiry into the Strangeways Prison siege. The judge is on a visit to the prison.
Boris Yeltsin visits England (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on Boris Yeltsin’s visit to England, including his meeting with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. In a press conference, Yeltsin talks (via an interpreter) about Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev,...
Margaret Thatcher on common defence policy (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, speaking at a summit press conference at Dublin Castle, on the possibility of having a common defence policy across Europe. Thatcher refers to French President, Francois...
American Frank Reed released from captivity (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Freed US hostage Frank Reed speaks at a press conference in Damascus, Syria following his release by the organisation Islamic Dawn.
Lazlo Tokes on political and social unrest in Romania (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Romanian bishop, Lazlo Tokes on the political and social unrest in Romania since the revolution or uprising in December. Speaking at a press conference in Timisoara, he says the system has not changed, and a...