HC Deb 01 May 1922 vol 153 cc1014-5W
Mr. RAPER

asked the Home Secretary how many men and women, respectively, have been sentenced to death since 1st January, 1921; and in how many of these cases reprieves have been granted?

Mr. SHORTT

The figures for England and Wales are as follow:

—— Sentenced to death. Reprieved.
Men. Women. Men. Women.
1921 … 10 3 5* 3
1922 … 10 0 3 0
Total … 20 3 8 3
*Includes I certified insane and removed to Broadmoor.

If information is desired in regard to Scotland, inquiry should be made of the Scottish Office.

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