HC Deb 27 July 1967 vol 751 c267W
122. Mr. Sharples

asked the Attorney-General whether he will instruct the Director of Public Prosecutions to institute proceedings under Section 6 of the Race Relations Act, 1965 in respect of the speech delivered by Mr. Michael de Freitas at Reading on 24th July, 1967, details of which have been sent to him.

Mr. Goodhew

asked the Attorney-General if he will institute proceedings under the Race Relations Act against Mr. Michael de Freitas, British leader of the Black Muslims, in respect of statements made by him in the course of a speech at Reading on 24th July, 1967, details of which have been sent to him.

The Attorney-General

At my request the Director of Public Prosecutions has asked the police to investigate this matter. As soon as the police report is received the question of prosecution will be considered.

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