§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the rule of Habeas Corpus now runs in Palestine; on whose authority persons are detained or deported without trial; whether orders for deportation or detention are subject to review by an independent judicial tribunal; and whether persons deported or detained have themselves the right of appeal from such orders or the decisions of the tribunal.
Mr. Creech JonesThe answer to the first part of the Question is that Habeas Corpus proceedings lie in Palestine. As regards the second part, persons may be detained and deported from Palestine by order of the High Commissioner under the Palestine Defence (Emergency) Regulations, if he considers it necessary for securing the public safety and the maintenance of public order. As regards the third part of the Question, cases are subject to review by an Advisory Committee appointed by the High Commissioner under the Chairmanship of a British judge. Each person when detained is given a notice stating the regulation under which he is detained and the grounds of his detention, and informing him that he may lodge an objection with the Advisory Committee. As regards the last part of the Question, such persons may appeal to the High Commissioner by petition in the usual way.