Rosemary West convicted

Title

Rosemary West convicted

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

22 Nov 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:16:45

Description

Rachel Salaman speaks to reporter Paul Chapman about proceedings in the trial of alleged serial killer, Rosemary West following her conviction at Winchester Crown Court, reaction to the conviction and consequences of the case including for child welfare. West’s defence team are lodging an appeal on the basis press coverage prejudiced the case. Speakers include neighbour and witness, Catherine Halliday; Detective Inspector John Bennett; Jeff James, chief executive of Gloucestershire Health Authority; Leo Goatley, solicitor. Broadcast on the Eleventh Hour Programme on London News 97.3. Phone interview (includes interference on line).

Contributors

Paul Chapman; Rachel Salaman; Leo Goatley; John Bennett; London News 97.3; Jeff James; Catherine Halliday

Keywords

Reports; Press; Homicide; Murderers; Social services; Child abuse; Murder trials; Mass media; Imprisonment; Trials; Conviction; Criminal investigation; Sentencing; Sexual abuse; Child welfare; Appeals; Gloucester; Rosemary West; Winchester; Verdicts; Fred West; Cromwell Street

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