HC Deb 21 November 1972 vol 846 cc372-3W
Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate legislation so that accused persons who are represented by counsel or solicitors shall not be required to stand in a dock in such courts, but shall be permitted to be seated next to or near their legal advisers, save where exceptional security precautions have to be undertaken.

Mr. Carlisle

No. This is a matter for the discretion of the court.