Execution: One Man's Life And Death [Paperback]

John Pugh (Author), Michael Davies (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2005

With a Foreword by Sir Michael Davies, former High Court Judge, and one of Watkins' defence counsel at his trial. This book covers William Watkins' life through to his execution for murder. John Pugh, then an articled clerk, was in court as the death sentence was passed and has never forgotten that experience. He has undertaken prodigious research to create a unique historical and social record from the era of 'appalling policing and justice' that followed on from the Second World War - a time when such events could, it seems, be a matter of some indifference to the public and authorities alike.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A simple effective argument against the use of capital punishment ... One would place this book on George Bush's reading list after he finishes "My Pet Goat"': Howard League Magazine. 'This is a splendid piece of work': Internet Law Book Reviews.

About the Author

John Pugh, then an articled clerk, was in court as the death sentence was passed and has never forgotten that experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Waterside Pr Winchester (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904380166
• ISBN-13: 978-1904380160
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,759,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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