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City tragedy prompts outcry to resume hanging

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Anger and consternation for the families of six people who perished in last night’s Tudor Street fire. The incident has also triggered fresh calls from members of the public for the resumption of hanging in Barbados.
However, Attorney General Freundel Stuart says the matter would require careful review.
Friday night’s tragedy has also prompted renewed appeals for strict adherence to building codes.

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