§ Mr. FOOTasked the Attorney-General why it is considered necessary for one of the Law Officers of the Crown to prosecute in murder trials; and whether such appearance adds to the expense of the prosecution?
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§ Sir D. HOGGIt is not considered necessary for a Law Officer to prosecute in murder trials, except in cases of exceptional difficulty or importance. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.