Mrs. Wise askedthe Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the legislative provisions which cover 661W applications by the police for adjournment of cases which are being heard in the magistrates' court.
§ Dr. Summerskill:The principal powers under which a magistrates' court may adjourn criminal proceedings in circumstances where applications might be made by the prosecution or the defence appear to be those contained in sections 6 and 14 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 and section 19 of the Criminal Law Act 1977.
§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in what proportion of cases in the last 12 months for which figures are available requests by the police for cases to be adjourned, in the magistrates' court, were granted despite the objection of the defendant.
§ Dr. Summerskill:This information is not available.