HC Deb 09 June 1975 vol 893 c45W
60. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will bring forward legislation to empower a trial judge to enter a verdict of not guilty without the need to require the jury to return such a verdict on his direction.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

My right hon. Friend is prepared to consider the point when opportunity offers, but he sees no pressing need for early legislation.