Libyan embassy siege aftermath

Title

Libyan embassy siege aftermath

Genre

Speech

TX Date

1 May 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:04:05

Description

Speech by Home Secretary Leon Brittan confirming weapons were found inside the Libyan People’s Bureau in London following the police siege following the shooting dead of WPC Yvonne Fletcher at the bureau. No prosecution will be taken because of lack of evidence and diplomatic immunity. Also outlines new rules on the immigration of Libyan students and visits from Libyan nationals.

Contributors

Leon Brittan

Keywords

Deportation; Embassies and consulates; Immigration; International relations; Homicide; Migration law; Police personnel; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Yvonne Fletcher; Libya; Sieges; Students; Firearms; Criminal investigation; Bilateral relations; Diplomatic immunity

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