HC Deb 14 February 1951 vol 484 cc393-4
34. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what regulation the chairman of the Jos branch of the Nigerian National Emergency Committee was charged with conducting an illegal assembly; and what was the verdict of the court.

Mr. Dugdale

He was charged under Section 38 (a) of the Police Ordinance, which makes it unlawful to hold an assembly or procession without a licence. He was found guilty, but no penalty was imposed.

Mr. Sorensen

Does it mean that the person charged went entirely free?

Mr. Dugdale

I understand that it is the same as if it were said in a British court that he was discharged.