§ 2. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take immediate steps to discontinue the practice employed at the Inner London Crown Court of causing defendants who have surrendered to bail being led through the street in handcuffs and the practice in other courts that such persons should be locked in cells.
§ Mr. CarlisleA defendant surrendering to bail at the Inner London Crown Court is not taken into custody until he is summoned to the dock. If bail is not then renewed he will be held in a cell during any adjournment and may exceptionally have to be handcuffed while being escorted to and from the court.