HC Deb 02 April 1952 vol 498 cc131-2W
59. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in how many British Colonies corporal punishment is, or can be, administered for sexual offences including homosexuality; and whether the incidence of that class of offence has increased where corporal punishment has been abolished or suspended.

Mr. Lyftelton

Corporal punishment may be administered for sexual offences in 21 territories. No information is available to answer the second part of the Question.