HC Deb 28 March 1949 vol 463 cc828-9
40. Mr. Eric Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many persons in the British zone of Germany have now been tried for war crimes or crimes against humanity; how many of these have been acquitted, how many sentenced to death, how many sentenced to life imprisonment, and how many to shorter terms of imprisonment.

The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Mayhew)

As the answer is long and detailed, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Fletcher

Can the Minister say when it is expected that these trials will be brought to an end?

Mr. Mayhew

Perhaps I could have notice of that question.

Following is the answer:

1. War crimes.
Persons charged before military tribunals with crimes against the laws and usages of war 937
Acquitted 260
Sentenced to death 230
Sentenced to life imprisonment 24
Sentenced to shorter terms of imprisonment 423
2. Crimes against Humanity.
(a) Persons charged before Control Commission courts with crimes committed against Allied nationals 148
Acquitted 88
Sentenced to death 10
Sentenced to life imprisonment nil
Sentenced to shorter terms of imprisonment 50
(b) Persons charged before German courts with crimes committed against German nationals or stateless persons 2,180
Acquitted 866
Sentenced to death 4
Sentenced to life imprisonment nil
Sentenced to shorter terms of imprisonment 1,249
Fined 61