§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will issue a circular to magistrates' courts that accused persons who are represented by counsel or solicitor shall not be required to stand in the dock in such courts, save where exceptional security precautions have to be undertaken.
§ Mr. CarlisleMagistrates' courts have long exercised discretion in this matter270W and I am not persuaded that any fresh guidance is necessary.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate legislation in respect of criminal courts administered by the Lord Chancellor's Department that accused persons who are represented by counsel or solicitor shall not be required to stand in the dock in such courts, save where exceptional security precautions have to be undertaken.
§ Mr. CarlisleNo.