liberalising legislation: Capital Punishment Flashcards
1
Q
What event caused the anti-hanging campaign to be boosted?
A
Ruth ellis
2
Q
When was the ruth ellis case?
A
1955
3
Q
Why did ruth ellis kill her husband
A
He was cheating on her
4
Q
Who abolished hanging on a free vote
A
Sydney silverman
5
Q
How dod sydney silverman abolish hanging
A
A free vote