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UKNoticeOfficial ✓July 8, 2026· GOV.UK

Last woman to be hanged in the UK pardoned 70 years on

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What happened

Ruth Ellis, who was the last woman to be hanged in the United Kingdom, has been granted a conditional pardon. This pardon was issued by His Majesty the King, acting on the advice of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Why it matters

This action revisits a historical legal decision, potentially influencing the historical record of justice in the UK. It signifies a reconsideration of past convictions by the current government.

Who it affects

  • ›Ruth Ellis's historical record
  • ›Legal and historical scholars
  • ›The UK justice system
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