§ 58. Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the circumstances which led to the release of a man, whose name has been sent to him, from Broadmoor after nine years' confinement; whether this man appeared before a mental health review tribunal; whether he was released contrary to the recommendation of the hospital authorities; whether he is aware this man was convicted of a further sexual offence six weeks after his release; and whether, in the interests of this man and the public of South Wales, he will direct a psychiatric examination to take place before his pending release from prison.
§ Mr. BrookeThis man was conditionally discharged from Broadmoor Hospital in April last because, after careful consideration in the light of the advice of the mental health review tribunal and of reports from the hospital authorities, it was not thought that he was a danger to the public or that his continued detention could be justified. He has since been convicted of an offence, which did not however involve violence or corruption of the young; he has now been released from prison, having served his sentence. While awaiting trial he was examined by the prison medical officer and a consultant psychiatrist. I have received their reports, but on my present information I do not think that special action on my part is required. I shall keep the case under review.