HL Deb 28 April 1999 vol 600 cc40-1WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to bring criminal charges against the persons who caused injuries to Mr. David Adams in Northern Ireland, when arrested and in custody in February 1994, for which in 1998 he was awarded substantial compensation; and, if not, why not. [HL1926]

Lord Dubs

Following the allegations made by Mr. Adams and comments made by Lord Chief Justice Kerr in the case ofAdams v. The Chief Constable, the Chief Constable appointed Mr. John Orr, Assistant Chief Constable of Strathclyde, to investigate. Mr. Orr has since completed his investigations and has submitted a report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP's directions are awaited.