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Archer released from Hollesley prison
Monday, 21 July 2003 15:59
The disgraced British peer, Lord Archer, has been released from prison.
He was driven from Hollesley Bay open prison in Suffolk by one of his sons after serving half of his four-year sentence for perjury and perverting the course of justice.
He will now have to wait to hear whether he will retain the right to sit in the House of Lords.
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The British government is considering closing a loophole allowing peers who have been convicted of a criminal charge and jailed for more than a year to resume their seats.
On the eve of his release last night, the disgraced peer thanked his family and members of the public for their support during his imprisonment.
Audio & Video
- News At One: Aidan McGurran, Daily Mirror reporter, comments on Jeffrey Archer's plans
- 1.00 News: Jonathan Clynch reports on the disgraced peer
- 6.01 News: Jonathan Clynch reports on the disgraced peer's release
- 9.00 News: Watch the report
