§ Mr. Clayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if compensation was paid to Mr. Derek Gordon, following his complaint regarding his subsequently withdrawn confession to murder made to the west midlands police;
(2) what information he has as to action taken against the police officers responsible for obtaining a confession from Mr. Derek Gordon, while in the custody of the west midlands police at Bridge street police station, Birmingham.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI understand that an offer of compensation has been made to Mr. Gordon and is under consideration by his legal representatives.
The Director of Public Prosecutions examined the report of the investigation into the complaints made by Mr. Gordon and formed the view that the evidence did not justify criminal proceedings against any police officer. In addition, the Police Complaints Authority has accepted the view of the assistant chief constable of the west midlands police that no disciplinary charges should be preferred against any officer with regard to these complaints.