Seeking justice for soldier "unfairly" executed in South African war | 60 Minutes Australia

Campaigners are seeking justice for Breaker Morant, an Australian immigrant who served in the British army during the Second Anglo-Boer War in South Africa. Morant was executed for the murder of prisoners-of-war and civilians, a decision some argue was unfair as he was merely following orders from his British commander. The story of Breaker Morant, who was tried and executed during the final days of the Boer War, was popularized by the iconic movie of the same name. While some still view Morant and his army mate Peter Handcock as cold-blooded killers, others believe they were scapegoats of the Empire. These advocates are now fighting for an official pardon for the two men, in a quest for justice that transcends national borders and spans over a century. This is a testament to the Australian ethos of a "fair go", which compels us to right wrongs, no matter how old or far away.