las01. Sheffield Declaration against Apartheid

las01. Sheffield Declaration against Apartheid

Sheffield was the first local authority to pass an anti-apartheid declaration, in October 1981. It pledged to boycott South African goods and ban South African entertainers and sports people from its venues. It also stated it would encourage positive teaching about African liberation struggles in local schools.

Category: Local authorities
Author: Sheffield Metropolitan District Council
Copyright: Public domain
Holding Institution: AAM Archive, Bodleian Library
Date/Year: 1981