HC Deb 29 May 1934 vol 290 cc31-2
63. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what court or who are trying the accused in the Arlosovoff case; and how long a time has elapsed since the arrest of Akhi Meyr, Stavsky and Rosenblatt?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The accused in the Arlosovoff case are being tried by the Court of Criminal Assize sitting in Jerusalem. The trial opened on 24th April last. Stavsky, the first accused, was arrested on 19th June, 1933; Rosenblatt, the second accused, was arrested on 23rd July, 1933; and Ahimeir, the third accused, was arrested on 24th August, 1933. The third accused was acquitted on 16th May, 1934, but is being detained in custody on the charge of being a member of an unlawful association.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is there any appeal from this court?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I must ask for notice of that question.