HC Deb 21 November 1912 vol 44 cc518-9W
Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked the Under-Secretary for India whether he has yet received from the Government of India a Report in reference to the imprisonment for twelve months of Mr. William Chaining Arnold, the editor of the "Burma Critic," for the alleged offence of criticising a magistrate; and whether any steps have been taken to obtain his release on bail pending an inquiry into the circumstances of his trial, conviction, and punishment?

Mr. H. BAKER

The Secretary of State has not yet received the further report promised. He is informed that Mr. Arnold's legal adviser is proceeding to this country with a view to moving the Privy Council to grant special leave to appeal.