HC Deb 18 April 1956 vol 551 cc70-1W
66. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of persons detained in Kenya under emergency powers who have exercised their right of appeal to the Advisory Committee; what are the numbers who have been released after appeal; and what is the number of persons in whose cases the Kenya Government has not yet acted on the advice of the Advisory Committee.

Mr. Hare

2,246 detained persons have appealed, of whom 398 have been released on the advice of the Advisory Committees. In addition, 152 have been released before the hearing of their appeals. In 269 cases the Committees' advice is under consideration.

67. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of persons now detained in Kenya under emergency powers on the Governor's detention orders and on the District Officers' orders, respectively.

Mr. Hare

On 26th March, 2,459 persons were detained on Governor's detention orders and 39,776 on orders issued by Provincial and District Commissioners.

68. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of persons still detained in Kenya after having been acquitted in the courts.

Mr. Hare

I assume that this Question refers to persons acquitted of Mau Mau offences. I am asking the Governor if the information can be made available and will write to the hon. Member.

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