I read an interesting article last week in the Times about Albert Pierrepoint, the last UK Government Hangman. Although I had read a book about him some time ago, I can’t remember reading about the 1913 Official Government Table of Drops – used to calculate the length of rope required – dependant on the weight of the condemned to ensure an efficient death.
With today’s Internet providing such easy access to information I soon found the relevant information. This led me on to a huge array of related information, some of which I have to warn you, might be upsetting to view. It certainly does add to the argument of for and against capital punisment.
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