§ MR. CUNNINGHAME GRAHAM (Lanark, N. W.)asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether representations have been made to him concerning the case of Israel Lipski, now lying under sentence of death; and, whether he can hold out any hope of reprieve?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)I must begin my answer by saying that I think it highly inexpedient and injurious to the administration of justice that the circumstances of a criminal case, on which the exercise of the prerogative of mercy depends, should be made the subject of discussion or of Questions in this House. The case of Israel Lipski has been for some days under my most anxious consideration; and the advice I tender to Her Majesty will be made known in due time in the usual manner.
§ MR. CUNNINGHAME GRAHAMIs it not a fact that the whole circumstances of this case are very peculiar; that a large number of his fellow-countrymen have petitioned in his favour; and that his extreme youth and his unfortunate surroundings may not weigh in the consideration of his case?
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