James Bulger killers may appeal

Title

James Bulger killers may appeal

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:01:50

Description

Toddler James Bulger’s uncle Ray Matthews on reports a lawyer working for a US civil liberties group may be preparing to appeal against the sentences of James’ killers Jon Venables and Robert Thompson with the European Court of Human Rights on the grounds they suffered inhuman and degrading treatment when they were tried in an adult court. On the outrage and shock felt by the family at the news, and their belief the pair were given a fair trial. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ray Matthews

Keywords

Homicide; Children (age group); Trials; Civil and political rights; European Court of Human Rights; Appeals; James Bulger; Right to justice; Jon Venables; Robert Thompson

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