Derek Bentley case

The Derek Bentley case involved a young man who, during a burglary, was persuaded by an older accomplice to break into a warehouse. When the police arrived, Bentley was present and reportedly shouted "Let him have it" before the accomplice shot and killed a policeman. Bentley was convicted of murder and executed in 1953, despite evidence suggesting he did not personally carry out the shooting. The case highlighted issues of moral responsibility and the appropriateness of executing someone for a crime they did not directly commit, leading to ongoing debates about justice and the death penalty.