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Ruth Ellis’s posthumous pardon is a long overdue recognition of the terrible impact of abuse

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Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in the UK, executed in 1955 for the murder of her lover. Her case has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years, with many arguing that she was a victim of circumstance and abuse. The pardon serves as a formal acknowledgement of the mitigating factors that contributed to her actions, and may bring some closure to her family and supporters.
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Ruth Ellis’s posthumous pardon is a long overdue recognition of the terrible impact of abuse
The pardon relieves some of the burden felt by Ruth Ellis’s family, writes Lizzie Seal
10 Jul, 13:58
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