Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK, granted posthumous conditional pardon
Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in the UK, received a posthumous conditional pardon for her 1955 execution. The pardon reflects new evidence of domestic abuse endured by Ellis, who fatally shot her partner, David Blakely. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy emphasized the case's exceptional nature and the justice system's need to acknowledge its past failures.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 12:56 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 13:10 UTC
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