HC Deb 11 March 1953 vol 512 c125W
70. Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a Kikuyu tribesman suffering from tuberculosis of the spine was recently beaten by the police and subsequently died, and that an inquest followed; what was the cause of death recorded at this inquest; whether tuberculosis of the spine was found at the post mortem examination; and whether this was known to the police before chastisement was administered.

Mr. Lyttelton

I am told by the Governor of Kenya that he has had a report on a case which appears to be that referred to by the hon. Member and is investigating it. I will circulate a further reply in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

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