Defence Regulation 18B

Defence Regulation 18B was the most famous of the Defence Regulations used by the British Government during World War II. It allowed for the internment of people suspected of being Nazi sympathisers.

Death of 18B

After the Battle of Britain the immediate invasion scare was over. The number of detainees slowly decreased as the less harmful were let out. From a peak of about 1,000 in 1940, by summer 1943 there were fewer than 500 in detention. Oswald Mosley, suffering from phlebitis, was released on November 23, 1943 to a great deal of public criticism. The Council for Civil Liberty (predecessor of Liberty), demanded his continued imprisonment along with all other active fascists.

Related Topics:
Battle of Britain - 1943 - Oswald Mosley - November 23 - Liberty

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The invasion of France on D-Day again lifted pressure on invasion and by the end of 1944 only 65 detainees remained, most of which had been naturalized German-born citizens. At the time of the death of Adolf Hitler there were 11 and on V-E day only one. 18B was abolished a few days after.

Related Topics:
France - D-Day - 1944 - Adolf Hitler - V-E day

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