The story of
The Treason Trial in South Africa, 1956–1961
In June 1955, a multi-racial group came together to write the Freedom Charter, demanding racial equality and democracy in South Africa. They were put on trial.
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Criminal depositions. (Described at item level)
Catalogue reference: ASSI 72/2
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This record is about the Criminal depositions. (Described at item level) dating from 1872-1884 in the series Assizes: North and South Wales Circuit, South Wales Division: Criminal Depositions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- ASSI 72/2
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1872-1884
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Description (What the record is about)
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Criminal depositions. (Described at item level)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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ASSI 72
Assizes: North and South Wales Circuit, South Wales Division: Criminal Depositions
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