HC Deb 03 August 1922 vol 157 cc1714-5W
Mr. HALLS

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the sentences passed on two men named Rust and Dallas for participating in a not arising out of an eviction in Camberwell; whether that it was stated that Rust was not present during the disturbance, and that during the police court proceedings the witnesses for the prosecution were in the police court before being called upon to give evidence; and, will he make early inquiries into the matter with a view to remedying any injustice?

Mr. SHORTT

I have consulted the magistrate, who informs me that he was satisfied on the evidence before him that Rust was present and took part in doing wilful damage to the premises. The witnesses for the prosecution were not present in court before being called to give evidence. I regret that I can find no ground for interference with the sentences passed upon the two men.