§ Mr. GOLDSTONEasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the action of Colonel William Baume Capper in the case of Rex. v. Thomas Ritson, which was heard before the Sunderland Borough magistrates on 20th June and subsequent dates; whether, with a view of protecting the rights and liberties of citizens and of upholding the authority of His Majesty's justices and the administration of the law, he will forward to the Army Council the depositions of the three witnesses for the Crown in that case, together with the telegraphic orders of 886W Colonel Capper to the magistrates, which were read in Court by a subordinate officer; and whether Colonel Capper's action in interfering with the course of justice will be brought to the notice of the Lord Chancellor for such action as he may deem proper to take?
Mr. SAMUELI have not heard of the case except from the hon. Member, and I am not sure that it comes in any way within my jurisdiction, but I am asking for a report from the magistrates.