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Derek Bentley was hanged in 1953 for the murder of a policeman during a burglary, despite having severe learning difficulties and not directly using a weapon. His case sparked significant public outcry and became a pivotal moment in the campaign against the death penalty, leading to a memorandum from 200 MPs and protests on the day of his execution. In 1998, Bentley

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