§ Dr. Owenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the light of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights on the case of X v. United Kingdom given on 5 November 1981, he is satisfied that the United Kingdom is fulfilling the requirements of article 5(5) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
§ Mr. MayhewArticle 5(5) of the European Convention has never been at issue before the European Court in the case of X. However, the court is still considering a claim for compensation in this case under article 50. While the question of compensation is still before the court, it would be premature for the Government to express a view about compensation obligations under the convention.