§ 112. Mr. Hoyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the reasons for the continued detention, since 29th June last, of Mr. David Remez, Secretary-General of the Palestine Trades Union Council; and in respect of what alleged offence he is being detained.
Mr. Creech JonesThe Jewish leaders taken into custody on 29th June, of whom Mr. David Remez was one, were detained under the Emergency Regulations. The Regulations empower the High Commissioner to order a detention, if in his 387W opinion it is necessary for securing the public safety, for any period not exceeding one year.
§ 141. Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what redress is open to persons in Palestine who are detained administratively and subsequently released without any charge being preferred against them.
Mr. Creech JonesIf the detention is effected in accordance with the powers conferred by law, including the Palestine Defence (Emergency) Regulations, 1945, the individual has no redress.