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.
Piece
Rape: Purcell, Tom and Gilbert, John
Catalogue reference: ASSI 52/1656
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This record is about the Rape: Purcell, Tom and Gilbert, John dating from 1966 in the series Assizes: Northern Circuit: Criminal Depositions and Case Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ASSI 52/1656
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1966
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Description (What the record is about)
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Rape: Purcell, Tom and Gilbert, John
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- The naming of a defendant within this catalogue does not imply guilt
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
- Closed For 82 years
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- Closed Or Retained Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4632160/
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Series information
ASSI 52
Assizes: Northern Circuit: Criminal Depositions and Case Papers
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