§ Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what members of the Press have been arrested during the Emergency in Northern Rhodesia; what was the reason for their arrest; what offence they have been charged with; and if they are still detained.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydOne free-lance journalist, Daniel Crowley, was arrested on 14th September and released on bail on 22nd September for publishing a false report likely to prejudice the public tranquillity; charged with that offence under Regulation 8 (1) of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 1956; and convicted and sentenced on 9th October to pay a fine of £10. He is not in detention.