70. Mr. ROSTRON DUCKWORTHasked the Secretary for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that the treatment by the police of untried prisoners is both fair and considerate; and what representations he has received in recent time to the contrary effect?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Simon)I am sure that all police forces recognise the need for the utmost fairness and consideration in the treatment of untried prisoners. I have received no recent representations on the subject.
Mr. DUCKWORTHIs the Home Secretary aware of the remarks of Mr. Justice Charles recently at Manchester Assizes, and may we look forward to some improvement in the method of dealing with accused and untried prisoners?
§ Sir J. SIMONI do not think the learned judge is the one to whom the hon. Member refers. I saw a newspaper report. The case is under appeal, and I cannot say more about it except to point out that the police were never called in that case.