HC Deb 16 June 1959 vol 607 c30W
77. Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been drawn to the recent report issued by the British Section of the International Commission of Jurists as to the anomalies in the maximum penalties for crime under existing laws; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. R. A. Butler

Yes, and I considered the report before giving my reply to the Question of the hon. Member for Rossendale (Mr. Greenwood) about penalties on 11th June. I have nothing to add to that reply.

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