§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many natives of Nigeria have been tried and executed during the year 1927 without being allowed to employ counsel in defence?
§ Mr. AMERYIn 1927 the number of persons executed after trial before Provincial and Native Courts was 48. But all persons charged with murder before a Provincial Court may apply to have the case transferred to the Supreme Court where counsel are allowed to appear.