Death penalty no vote

Title

Death penalty no vote

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Jul 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:12

Description

Interview with Police Federation President Jim Jardine expressing surprise that MPs have voted, contrary to the majority opinion of the public and police, not to re-introduce the death penalty, and calling for clarification on the life sentence. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jim Jardine

Keywords

Parliament; Death penalty; Police; Public opinion; Sentencing

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