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It is time for a full investigation into the Miner's Strike
Scotland has led the way by expunging convictions related to the strike — now the whole of the UK must look into police action during this bitter dispute, and the question of reparations for the miners too, writes RHYS AB OWEN MS
A scene from the police action against miners outside the Orgreave coking plant, 1984
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I WELCOME the passing of the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill in the Scottish Parliament to pardon former miners convicted of certain offences during the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85.
This allows a collective and automatic pardon for miners involved in strike action which extends to members of a miner’s household and other close family members who may also have been convicted.
The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill pardons the offences of breach of the peace, obstructing a police officer, breach of bail and theft which occurred during the 1984-85 strike.
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