Iris Bentley fights for her brother’s pardon

Title

Iris Bentley fights for her brother’s pardon

Genre

Interview

TX Date

28 Jan 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:00:24

Description

Interview with Iris Bentley, sister of Derek Bentley, who was hanged for his part in the murder of a policeman 39 years ago today. She is seeking a posthumous pardon for her brother, and calls on Home Secretary Kenneth Baker to accept he was innocent. Interviewer not heard.

Contributors

Iris Bentley

Keywords

Legal procedure; Pardons (procedures); Derek Bentley; Appeals; Kenneth Baker; Hangings

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