HC Deb 30 May 1956 vol 553 cc15-6W
55. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether in view of the improvement in the state of the emergency in Kenya, he will amend the criminal procedure code; and, in particular, if he will consider the appointment of multi-racial juries.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

A comprehensive review of criminal procedure in Kenya was initiated some time ago and is proceeding continuously, but the volume of work involved is such that completion of the review cannot be expected in the immediate future. The implications of creating a system of multi-racial juries will be examined in this general context.

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