Case study: the Derek Bentley case

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How old was Derek Bentley and what was his mental age?
He was 18 years old but had the mental age of a 10-year-old.
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Who was Christopher Craig?
A 16-year-old who befriended Derek Bentley.
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What crime were Bentley and Craig attempting in November 1952?
They attempted to burgle a warehouse.
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What weapons did Bentley and Craig have?
Craig had a gun and Bentley had a knuckle duster.
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How did the police become involved in the burglary?
Neighbours spotted it and called the police.
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What did Bentley shout during the confrontation with police?
“Let him have it, Chris.”
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What happened after Bentley shouted to Craig?
Craig fired the gun and injured a police officer.
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Who was PC Sidney Miles and what happened to him?
A police officer who was shot in the head and killed by Craig.
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What charge were Bentley and Craig given?
Murder under the principle of joint enterprise.
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What is joint enterprise?
Holding both people responsible for a crime committed together.
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Why was Christopher Craig not executed?
He was under 18 years old.
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What happened to Derek Bentley?
He was found guilty and hanged.
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How did the Bentley case affect attitudes to the death penalty?
It increased public calls for abolition of the death penalty.