File: Thompson, Elizabeth

Reference No:
U DPM/7/25
Dates:
17 Jan 1978-9 Jul 1991
Description:
File contains papers relating to the case of Elizabeth Thompson, charged and convicted of murder. Platts-Mills acted as defence counsel and was responsible for bringing a petition against the conviction at the instigation of Thompson's father on the grounds of miscarriage of justice. Papers include correspondence, press cuttings, notes, draft petition, and a copy of the petition.
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file
Language:
Access Conditions:
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Records of John Platts-Mill QC