IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

Murder no crime

· Socialist Challenge No. 216, 8 October 1981 · p. 14 of the scan · 298 words

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By Tessa van Gelderen BARRY PROSSER murdered. Found his cell where he had been held in isolation, there can be no other explanation for the horrific injuries received.

ruptured stomach oesophagus inflicted. medical In fact an earlier inquest found TACL Barrv Prosser 'unlawfully killed' in his lonely cell at Winson Green prison.

Yet, despite all this the Director Prosecution has the file on the case.

This is not the first time that =sor wardens at this prison was dead in The and selfBarry Prosser 'believed in British justice' flicted while they were on remand.

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Barry Prosser, according to Dorothy Prosser, 'believed in British justice'. But as she added, 'He has been proThere is a growing number harrisoners who die at the prison officers, police and wardens at remand Liddel Towers, 'Cartoon' Campbell, by Kelly and Blair Peach Many of their killers are not named, never mind The walewest at the inquest when the verdict in many of these cases is 'justifiable homicide'.

Ill treatment in prison and police cells is a common occurence. Barry Prosser's sister, has pointed out that they had received a lot of letters voicing support, some prisoners claiming that they had been beaten while in gaol.

may not immediately identify with Barry Prosser. But for trade unionists who have been on picket lines or in factory occupations, for LUCI who took to the 2NS.

all was Chile Picket the Chilean Jose Penera Tuesday 13 October 6.45pm

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