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Blair Peach death at hands of police

Title
Blair Peach death at hands of police
Genre
Interview
TX Date
4 Oct 1979
Year of production
1979
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Duration
00:02:17
Description
Interview with lawyer (poss. Stephen Sedley) for the family of deceased male teacher Blair Peach about the action to be taken after the coroner’s inquest report on the death. The family hope for a murder verdict following accusations of police brutality at an Anti-Nazi League demonstration in Southall, west London on 23/04/79. Female interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Stephen Sedley?
Keywords
Police; Violence; Homicide; Blair Peach; Southall; Riots; Policing practice; Inquests; Anti-nazi movements

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