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7. The Scotts

The History PodcastFor Pity's Sake
Episode 7 of 8

A ‘curious personal twist’ turns a minor story about legislation into front page news.

On Friday the 6th of May 1994, the Civil Rights Disabled Persons Bill is tabled as a private member's bill by MP Roger Berry. Finally.

But things don’t go to plan. Victoria Scott, then Rights Now Coordinator and parliamentary officer for Radar, tells the story as it unfolds.

Presenter: Sophie Morgan
Assistant Producer: Niall Strawson
Original music and sound mix: Julian Corrie
Series Producer: Sarah Shebbeare

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4

14 minutes

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Tue 24 Nov 202613:45
BBC Radio 4

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