§ 62. Mr. Donnellyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will state the reasons for, and the specific circumstances in which, there has been a change in the offences for which the death penalty can be awarded in Cyprus.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIn recent weeks, there have been increased and in- 29W discriminate murders by E.O.K.A., including the ruthless murder of a doctor, whilst called out to give medical aid to a patient, who was acting in collusion with the murderer and the murder of a young journalist recently arrived from this country. The new regulations impose sterner penalties upon the terrorists and their associates, as an increased deterrent and as a reassurance to the public in Cyprus that the Government intend to protect citizens from these wanton and ruthless crimes.