He was described as a domineering bully with viciously punitive views on all aspects of criminal justice policy.
Bentley, it was reported had a mental age of twelve, the police had written his statements, as he couldn’t read or write. He was in police custody when Craig shot PC Miles, killing him. Goddard in his summing up misrepresented the law and distorted the facts. The Jury was pressured in finding both Craig and Bentley guilty, but as Craig was only sixteen, he couldn’t face the gallows, Bentley was nineteen and was sentenced to death, even though the Jury had asked for mercy.
The Cane in UK Schools55
Related Articles
-
Encounters at Boarding School in the 1960s32
At the weekend Julie and I received permission to go into the local town and to stay there for...
-
The Rhyme before the Spanking2
The paddle was a novelty item Mum bought somewhere locally, I believe, but I’ve no real idea where it...
-
Eric Wildman 1950s Crusader for Corporal Punishment12
His defending lawyer had suggested “there was no deliberate trading in pornography. Wildman was a man with a...
-
Caning on the Hands12
I came from a primary school where caning is just given even so frequently. I have been caned because...
-
Mrs Symington14
“Not at all, Carolyn. I can read today’s paper right here. Don’t bother about me.” “Aunt Carolyn, please, not...
-
The Cane and the Double Standard37
It is also true that life was very different for boys and girls at this time, with entirely different...
-
Outside the Heads Office27
I remember being caught defacing a newly painted wall in my playground early in the morning when I was...
-
The Discipline of Females13
Here’s a reference to girls getting bottom spankings from a male teacher 1977 – Mr Green. Added by A....