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Hanging in the Balance

- a History of the Abolition of Capital Punishment in Britain

About Hanging in the Balance

Traces the history of capital punishment in the United Kingdom from ancient times to periods of reform until hanging for murder was finally abolished by Parliament in 1969. This book describes the Parliamentary and public debates, and notes the stance taken by organizations and individuals.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781872870472
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • September 29, 1997
  • Dimensions:
  • 216x149x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 390 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of Hanging in the Balance

Traces the history of capital punishment in the United Kingdom from ancient times to periods of reform until hanging for murder was finally abolished by Parliament in 1969. This book describes the Parliamentary and public debates, and notes the stance taken by organizations and individuals.

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