HC Deb 26 March 1980 vol 981 c571W
Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will establish a full inquiry into the cult known as the exegesis programme.

Mr. Brittan

No. Indications that the activities of this cult may involve breaches of the law should be reported to the police.

Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the law so far as it relates to the forcible detention of persons attending meetings of religious cults, such as the exegesis programme.

Mr. Brittan

Yes. The unlawful detention of someone against his will is a criminal offence.

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