§ 82. Mr. Robensasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is satisfied that Mrs. Brillhart, a British-born subject, sentenced to life imprisonment by a United States Army court, received all the assistance from British sources necessary to present her case properly; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TurtonYes. Mrs. Brillhart received at all stages as much assistance as she wished from British sources. She206W was informed that she might be represented at her court-martial by a civilian lawyer of her choice in addition to the military counsel appointed to defend her, but she declined to avail herself of this right. After her trial she was again informed of her rights and on receipt of her request the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund assisted her to engage a civilian lawyer for the review of sentence and a possible appeal. My right hon. Friend is at present considering whether there are any grounds for taking further action in this case.