§ 129. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to ensure that costs are not asked for in successful uncontested prosecution appeals against acquittals in magistrates' courts.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe decision whether to ask for costs in a successful appeal by the prosecution rests with the prosecution, but I shall consider whether any guidance could appropriately be given to prosecuting authorities.