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In a world obsessed with surveillance and where fingerprinting and DNA testing are routine, what happened to Shirley McKie could happen to anyone. Policewoman Shirley McKie's decadelong fight for justice led to her trial for perjury, the loss of her job and brought her to the edge of suicide. Her crime? To refuse to accept the misidentification of her fingerprint, allegedly found at a murder scene she should not have entered. But because she spoke the truth Shirley McKie was persecuted for years by senior police officers, excolleagues, forensics experts, politicians and government ministers. Described as 'one of the worst miscarriages of justice in a generation', her case eventually left the reputation of the Scottish criminal justice system in tatters. As the issues reverberated around the world, apparent links were revealed to other cases including the Lockerbie bombing, and Shirley's case was even raised at the Michael Jackson trial. In telling the full story for the first time, this book uncovers new information about the brutal murder of spinster Marion Ross, offers wideranging evidence of official incompetence and dishonesty, and suggests a conspiracy which might have sent an innocent man to prison for life. This authorized account, introduced by Shirley herself, has been written by her father Iainher strongest supporter during her fight for justiceand author and broadcaster Michael Russell, who has campaigned alongside the McKie family for over seven years.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Shirley McKie: The Price of Innocence'? A: The book discusses the wrongful persecution of policewoman Shirley McKie, who was accused of perjury after refusing to accept a misidentified fingerprint linked to a murder case.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Iain McKie, Shirley's father, and Michael Russell, an author and broadcaster who has supported the McKie family throughout their fight for justice.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Shirley McKie: The Price of Innocence' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2007.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include justice, miscarriage of justice, police misconduct, and the impact of forensic evidence on legal proceedings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in law enforcement? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Law Enforcement and provides insights into the justice system and forensic practices.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Are there any special features of this book? A: The book is in mint condition, dispatched the same day for orders received before 12 noon, and comes with guaranteed packaging and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: Does this book include new information about the case? A: Yes, it uncovers new information about the murder case and discusses evidence of official incompetence and dishonesty.