Hanging in the Balance: a History of the Abolition of Capital Punishment in Britain

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This title traces the history of capital punishment in the UK from ancient times to the modern day - through periods of reform until hanging for murder was finally abolished by parliament in 1969. It collates data and references from a variety of sources to provide fuel for debate in the many countries where capital punishment still exists.