HC Deb 27 July 1955 vol 544 c137W
Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state the charges, other than killing, for which the death penalty can still be imposed in Kenya.

Mr. Hopkinson

Offences under the Emergency Regulations for which the death penalty is retained are: unlawful possession of firearms; unlawful possession of ammunition and explosives in circumstances which raise a reasonable presumption that they are intended to be used for the purposes of terrorism; consorting with terrorists; sabotage of Government or essential services if done with intent or in the knowledge that it is likely to endanger life; administration of unlawful oath to commit a capital offence; administering, or being present at and consenting to the administration of a Mau Mau oath.