Patrick Meehan refuses compensation offer

Title

Patrick Meehan refuses compensation offer

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:54

Description

Patrick Meehan on his refusal of compensation for wrongful imprisonment now he has been granted the Queen’s Pardon. The sum is inadequate ( £7000) and comes on condition of him not bringing proceedings against anyone involved in his trial. He will refuse to take part in any secret inquiry and will bring charges and a public inquiry. Interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Patrick Meehan

Keywords

Prisons; Compensation; Prisoners; Justice; Miscarriages of justice

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