On the recordJuly 8, 2026
I have the honour to say that His Majesty the King has accepted our advice to grant Ruth Ellis a conditional pardon – the last woman to be hanged.
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David Lammy
Labour Party
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theguardian.comI have the honour to say that His Majesty the King has accepted our advice to grant Ruth Ellis a conditional pardon – the last woman to be hanged.
Announcing a conditional pardon for Ruth Ellis
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