DAVISON, Emily Wilding (1872-1913, teacher) She was accused of arson (attempting to place against a post office letter-box a match and other dangerous substances; placing in a post office letter-box matches and other dangerous substances). She was sentenced to 6 months. 1) Read her testimony at the Old Bailey and 2) watch this 7 minute video. In 150 words, write a brief biography of Davidson’s and other radical suffragettes dangerous stunts and activities and the fatal events at Derby Day 1913. In your discussion you may want to consider police involvement in other cases of civil disobedience. How could Davidson be “morally not guilty?” When is crime not a crime? Consider the role of the press in reporting civil disobedience. Discuss the technology of the camera/social media as a witness to crime (today).
