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James Davey life support turned off

Title
James Davey life support turned off
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
23 Mar 1983
Year of production
1983
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Duration
00:03:18
Description
Report on the decision of relatives to turn off the life support of James Davey following injuries allegedly received while in police custody in Coventry’s main police station on 11/03/83. Includes interviews with Marie Jefferiss, sister; Bill Wilson MP; John Bowman, brother. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
John Bowman; Marie Jefferiss; Bill Wilson
Keywords
Deaths; Crime; Police; Policing practice; Coventry; Doctors; Family relationships; Life support care; James Davey

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