HC Deb 03 May 1944 vol 399 cc1331-2W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies for what offences corporal punishment is inflicted on civilians in East and West African Colonies.

Colonel Stanley

In the East and West African Colonies corporal punishment may be imposed on civilians for certain offences against morality and against the person. It may also be awarded under the prison rules for certain serious prison offences, such as mutiny, violence and gross insubordination. I will send details to my hon. Friend.