HC Deb 18 February 1932 vol 261 c1803
27. Mr. VYVYAN ADAMS

asked the Home Secretary whether he will review the sentence of six months' imprisonment passed on Mr. de Montalk, in view of the facts that such publication as occurred was merely technical; that part of the offending matter was a translation; and that a limited circulation only was intended?

Sir H. SAMUEL

The prisoner has applied to the Court of Criminal Appeal for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence and I cannot take any action in the matter.

Mr. ADAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman explain on what principle of law discrimination is made against this gentleman and in favour of all the works of Aldous Huxley and all the books of the Apocrypha?

Sir H. SAMUEL

That is a matter for the court.