§ Mr. Greg Knightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will review the operation of section 1(7) of the Justices of the Peace Act 1968 by magistrates' courts in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorThe Law Commission is engaged in a review of the powers of magistrates' courts to bind over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour. My right hon. and learned Friend proposes to await the completion of this review.