Hero or Traitor: The Story of George Blake with Simon Kuper
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The Controversy of Blake's Sentencing
This chapter delves into the contentious sentencing of George Blake to 42 years in prison, examining the Prime Minister's unusual influence on judicial processes. It raises ethical questions regarding external consultations in sentencing and discusses the implications of Blake's record-length imprisonment in modern British history.
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