Michael Fay flogged in Singapore

Title

Michael Fay flogged in Singapore

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

5 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:50

Description

Eighteen-year-old American Michael Fay has been flogged in Singapore for vandalism. His lawyer (not identified) comments. Simon Marks reports from Washington with opinions of members of the public canvassed.

Contributors

Simon Marks

Keywords

USA; International relations; Adolescents; Penal sanctions; Corporal punishment; Vandalism; Singapore; Sentencing policy; Michael Fay

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