HC Deb 30 July 1934 vol 292 c2252
5. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for India whether in any part of India any persons are now being detained for a period as long as 10 years or more without trial and without a charge being preferred?

Sir S. HOARE

There are 10 persons who were arrested more than 10 years ago and whose movements are still restricted under the State Regulations. There are no persons who have been in gaol for more than 10 years without trial.

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