Guildford Four release

Title

Guildford Four release

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech; News bulletin

TX Date

19 Oct 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:04:00

Description

LBC Crown FM 1700 news bulletin read by Natalie Anglesey focusing on the decision the Guildford Four’s convictions were wrongful and 3 of them walking free today; and the start of a criminal investigation into police practice in the case. Includes speech by Home Secretary Douglas Hurd in the Commons; Old Bailey correspondent Tim Crook reports on the background; George Matheson reports from outside the Old Bailey as they were released including words from Gerard Conlon as he walked free, his sister Bridie Brennan and Chris Mullin MP who has campaigned for their release. Notes say George Matheson report good cut for review of the year.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd; Tim Crook; George Matheson; Chris Mullin; LBC Crown FM; Natalie Anglesey; Bridie Brennan

Keywords

Terrorism; Police; IRA; Courts; Imprisonment; Legal decisions; Prisoners; Criminal justice system; Criminal investigation; Appeals; Miscarriages of justice; Guildford Four; Paul Hill; Patrick Armstrong; Carole Richardson; Gerard Conlon

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