Guinness trial

Title

Guinness trial

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

26 Sep 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:34

Description

John Alcock reports on the trial of former Guinness chief executive, Ernest Saunders, one of six top businessmen who appeared before Bow Street magistrates in London (26/09/88) on charges relating to alleged insider dealing during the Distillers takeover battle. Includes press statement by Ernest Saunders who had to represent himself after being refused legal aid, claims he won’t get a fair trial.

Contributors

Ernest Saunders; John Alcock

Keywords

Fraud; Business; Trials; Share dealing; Brewers; Ernest Saunders; Guinness PLC; Legal aid; Right to justice

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