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Chronology of Injustice
The case for Winston Silcott's conviction to be overturned
Chronology compiled by Niki Adams, Legal Action for Women
Preface by International Black Women for Wages for Housework
Edited by Selma James
£4.00 public, £8 professionals & institutions, or $10.00Published by CROSSROADS Books Other books available
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Winston Silcott, one of the Tottenham Three, whose conviction for the murder of PC Blakelock was quashed in 1991, is serving a life sentence for murder even though substantial evidence proves he acted in self-defence. This riveting chronology of events explains why Winston Silcott's truthful defence was never put to the jury and why, after 12 years in prison, the police and media are still pursuing him. |
Winston Silcott - twice the victim
of a miscarriage of justice
"From the age of 14 the police started on Winston, just for riding a bike without lights -- from that day on they never stopped.
They told me that if a pin dropped anywhere in Tottenham, they would come for Winston. It wasn't only Winston who was locked away,
the whole family was . . . People will now know the truth." Mrs Mary Silcott, Winston's mother"I give my wholehearted support to your campaign . . . there are strong indications, as set out in your chronology, that this was a case of reasonable and legitimate self-defence." Lord Gifford QC
"Wonderful work." Paul Foot
"Excellent." Adrian Clarke, solicitor
"Branding Winston has branded Black communities as outcast and criminal,
which has wide implications for the treatment we receive in every sphere,
from employment to housing to physical protection -- or lack of it.
This chronology demonstrates Winston's right to freedom and to have his name cleared. We recommend it to all who are concerned with justice."
Black Women for Wages for Housework