HC Deb 17 May 1971 vol 817 cc231-2W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the dates of the following events, namely, the arrest of the Hossein brothers, their charging, the British Broadcasting Corporation's approach to the police for help in making a film, the police's reply, Mr. P. Deeley's similar request regarding a book, the police's reply, the start of the trial, the verdict, the start of the appeal, its result, and any police actions regarding the film, "Worse than Murder".

Mr. Sharples

The dates are as follows:

  • 7th February, 1970;
  • 10th February, 1970;
  • 17th February and 23rd June, 1970;
  • 16th July and 15th October, 1970;
  • 19th November, 1970;
  • Mr. Deeley called off a meeting to discuss his request;
  • 14th September, 1970;
  • 6th October, 1970;
  • Application for leave to appeal on 28th October, 1970;
  • Leave to appeal refused on 29th March, 1971;
  • Filming started with police co-operation on 19th October, 1970.