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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Peter Bottomley (Conservative), on Tuesday, 25 February 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 33 members in total.

PAUL FOOT

That this House notes the quotation by Paul Foot in the Press Gazette of 21st February that 'Justice can work both ways and sometimes journalists may have to intervene. Usually we fail. It is very rare that we actually succeed'; and congratulates him for a persistent, courageous campaign over the Bridgewater Four case, recognising that many will share insights into the reasons for an unsound conviction after pioneering and lonely work by a smaller number over the years.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PAUL FOOT (581A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Baroness Lestor of Eccles (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 27 February 1997. It has been signed by 15 members in total.
at end add 'and hopes the campaign over the execution of James Hanratty for the A6 murder, in which campaign Paul Foot played a major role, is as successful in demonstrating this grave miscarriage of justice.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
581 
581A1 
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Journalism Foot, Paul
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk