Benedict Birnberg

One of his clients said to have meant more to him than any other was Southwark-born Iris Bentley, sister of Derek Bentley who was hanged for the murder of a policeman.When, after a long and controversial campaign, Derek was exonerated his sister had died a few months earlier. However, she had often spoken to her solicitor of a commemorative service at Southwark Cathedral once justice had been done. On 28 January 1999, the 46th anniversary of Bentley's hanging, the service was held at the ca