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  Denial of natural justice – Investigation On or about 22 October 1901, Morant, Handcock and Witton were arrested and placed in solitary confinement over allegations of shooting Boer prisoners and an investigation commenced; The men were kept in solitary confinement … Continue reading →

A Plea for George Witton In 1902, Lieutenants Morant, Handcock and Witton were tried by British courts martial. On 21 December 1901, Morant, Hancock and Witton, were charged with offences that occurred between 2 July and 7 September 1901. Morant … Continue reading →

After the airing of the 60 minutes program, I received many messages of support and opinion about this case and the petitions seeking pardons. I also received a number of messages that were not supportive and that displayed an ignorance of … Continue reading →

The Honourable Sir Laurence Street, AC, KCMG, QC, former  Chief Justice of  NSWs, Lieutenant Governor of NSWs, Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW and Commercial Mediator has been a strong supporter of pardons for Morant, Handcock and Witton. Sir Laurence noted the petition … Continue reading →

Summary:  A Plea for George Witton In 1902, Lieutenants Morant, Handcock and Witton were tried by British courts martial.  On 21 December 1901, Morant, Hancock and Witton, were charged with offences that occurred between 2 July and 7 September 1901: … Continue reading →

Purpose:  The Standing Committee on Petitions was established to  receive and process petitions and inquire into and report to the House on any matter relating to petitions and the petitions system The Committee conducted a ’round table’ hearing on 15 March 2010. … Continue reading →