Soviet Union: Possibility of a Further Trial for Gerald Brooke and Exchange for the Early Release of the Krogers

A file containing documents relating to the case of Gerald Brooke, a British lecturer imprisoned in the Soviet Union. Subjects covered in the file include the possibility of a retrial for Brooke; discussion over how many consular visits Brooke should be allowed, as one per year was insufficient; and a Soviet television programme that identified Brooke as a threat. Other subjects discussed in the file include the likelihood of Brooke being retried unless he was exchanged for Helen and Peter Kroger, who were imprisoned in the United Kingdom for spying for the Soviet Union; reports of a hunger strike at Brooke's prison; and questions over the Krogers' nationality. Documents in the file include records of meetings between British and Soviet officials; a series of "exclusive" articles in the Daily Mail describing the conditions in which Brooke was held; and numerous other cuttings from British newspapers relevant to the case.