It was the first posthumous pardon in the state's history.

Timothy Evans was granted a posthumous free pardon in 1966.

Relatives and supporters of the executed men are fighting to win them a posthumous pardon.

Timothy Evans received a posthumous pardon in 1966 for the murder of his daughter.

A later inquiry concluded Evans had probably not killed his daughter and he was granted a posthumous pardon in 1966.

Has the Home Secretary considered exercising his powers of a posthumous pardon in this case?

Several people who were executed have received posthumous pardons for their crimes.

Brand centres the play around the campaign for a posthumous pardon.

Following the execution there was a public sense of unease about the decision, resulting in a long campaign to secure a posthumous pardon.

However, after a posthumous pardon, it was considered that his name might be added.