public because I am under great pressure, I am in fear of my life." Kirwan didn't get a confession out of him. Kirwan was not at all happy that Sankey was really admitting it. So he took it upon himself to make Sankey's statement ambiguous. He did it like that so he could then tear it to pieces if necessary later. It was not worth the paper it was written on. References External links Sofia Echo (English language) Liverpool Daily Post Liverpool Echo Transcription of the third Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons on the safety of the conviction on 15 July 2009 Justice Secretary's Full Statement on the issuing of a Royal Pardon for Michael Shields, 9 September 2009 People from Liverpool Living people Prisoners and detainees of Bulgaria British people imprisoned abroad British people convicted of attempted murder Recipients of British royal pardons Year of birth missing (living people)