HC Deb 26 June 1959 vol 607 c165W
Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans were executed in Kenya in each of the years 1952–58; and how many of those were for offences in connection with the emergency and Mau Mau offences.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The figures for 1952–55 inclusive were given in answer to a Question by the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Brockway) on 4th June, 1956.

The figures for 1956–58 inclusive are as follows:

KENYA—EXECUTIONS
For Mau Mau Offences For Other Offences
1956 80 27
1957 14 6
1958 8 11

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