HC Deb 19 February 1942 vol 377 cc1912-3W
Sir J. Mellor

asked the Attorney-General why Mrs. Irma Gertrude Sophie Stapleton was prosecuted under the Defence Regulations instead of under the Treachery Act, which carries the death penalty?

The Attorney-General

I understand an appeal has been entered in this case which is, therefore,sub judice. I am however having the papers submitted to me.