Libyan embassy siege aftermath

Title

Libyan embassy siege aftermath

Genre

Interview

TX Date

28 Apr 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:03:24

Description

Interview with Leon Brittan, Home Secretary, on the aftermath of the Libyan People’s Bureau in London shooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher and subsequent siege. And if breaking off diplomatic relations is sufficient action and not being able to prosecute the murderer. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Leon Brittan

Keywords

Deportation; London; Police; UK; Embassies and consulates; International relations; Homicide; Police personnel; Diplomacy; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Yvonne Fletcher; Libya; Tripoli; Sieges; Bilateral relations; Diplomatic immunity

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