§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the total number of cases of irregular treatment of Mau Mau suspects in custody or undergoing sentence; what further action has been taken to prevent a recurrence of these irregularities; what further evidence was presented which led to an increased term of imprisonment for those convicted of irregularity; and how many Mau Mau attacks on persons or property have been recorded during the past six months.
§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd,pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 9th November, 1955; Vol. 545, c. 196], supplied the following further information:
Since the 18th January there have been, in respect of all branches of the security forces, 4 proved cases of irregular treatment of Mau Mau suspects in custody or undergoing sentence and 5 alleged cases.
§ Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what methods are used to induce suspected associates of Mau Mau in Kenya to confess their association.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydConfession, which is regarded as the first step towards rehabilitation, is encouraged by a number of methods. These include public meetings at which loyalists try to persuade Mau Mau adherents to confess, and the use of the influence of reformed Mau Mau adherents. In the detention camps the rehabilitation teams encourage confession as the beginning of progress 305W through the works camps system to eventual release. I am asking the Governor for further information, and I will send it to the hon. Member.