James Kelly death in police custody

Title

James Kelly death in police custody

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:44

Description

Interview with Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw, about investigation into the death of Liverpool labourer James Kelly while in police custody. Whitelaw responds to a call from former Prime Minister Sir Harold Wilson for a public inquiry into the case. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

William Whitelaw

Keywords

Deaths; Legal procedure; Police; Liverpool; Policing practice; Inquests; Committees; Public inquiries; Merseyside Police; James Kelly

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