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Last woman executed in Britain for killing abusive lover is given a conditional pardon

Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, will be conditionally pardoned, according to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Who was Ruth Ellis and why was she hanged at London's Holloway Prison?

Everything you need to know about the last woman to be hanged in Britain

Evening Standard · Jul 8

Family of Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in UK, wins posthumous government pardon

A mother of two children, Ellis' execution in 1955 provoked an outcry and helped swing public opinion against the death penalty.

Euronews · Jul 8

Grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, last woman to be hanged in UK, ask for pardon

David Lammy urged to consider 1955 case in light of evidence Ellis was abused by partner before she killed him

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

Ruth Ellis is posthumously pardoned - but what happened to her children after she was executed?

When Ruth Ellis was hanged at the age of 28, she left behind two children - what happened to them after she died?

Woman & Home · Mar 6, 2025