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Almost 108 years after they were found guilty of killing Boer prisoners of war and executed by a British firing squad, the prospect of justice is still elusive for Lieutenants Harry “The Breaker” Morant, Peter Handcock and George Witton, (sentenced to life imprisonment).
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Hi Andries, your comments mean little. The Australian Attorney General has taken a stand. He agrees with the evidence and submissions I have prodcued that these men were denied lawful and due process according to the laws of 1902.
This is an historical development. For the first time, an Australian government has taken action. I will see what the British government’s attitude is to the Attorney’s submission.
Regards