In 1835,James Pratt and John Smith were hanged outside Newgate Prison in London,in the last execution for this activity?

Question

In 1835, James Pratt and John Smith were hanged outside Newgate Prison in London, in the last execution in England for this activity, after a conviction for what?

APetty treason

BHighway robbery

CPiracy

DSodomy

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 4  

Explanation:
Sodomy
The conviction rested solely on (identical) "eye at the keyhole" evidence from the landlord of the premises and his wife, who were unhappy with the tenant who had given shelter to Pratt and Smith for the night. The two men were convicted under section 15 of the Offences against the Person Act 1828 which had replaced longstanding legislation against sodomy. Twenty-six years later section 61 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 abolished its death penalty.