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COPY OF LORD KENNET'S MANUSCRIPT LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE

St Lucia

16.11.77

Dear David,

Last week in the British Virgin Islands on a CPA delegation, we found that a man had been convicted for murder, and that the death penalty exists. I have also learned (whether I should have or not, I don't know) that the FCO is considering abolishing the death penalty in the dependent territories. The man has appealed; but I believe his family hasn't much money, so can't spin it out long.

It thus becomes a matter of conscience for me to write and urge you to hurry forward the abolition.

Best wishes,

Yours,

Wayland

(Kennet)