HC Deb 22 June 1984 vol 62 cc286-7W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Attorney-General who communicated with the Director of Public Prosecutions and in what circumstances they become aware of the information which precluded further reliance upon the evidence of an important witness in the case of Mr. John Gaul.

The Attorney-General

'The view which the Director of Public Prosecutions formed as to the reliability of the witness in question was based upon information contained in a report from the Sussex police who made inquiries at the request of the director, prompted by an approach by solicitors acting on behalf of Mr. John Gaul.

Mr. Cohen

asked the Attorney-General if he will provide details of the circumstances which precluded further reliance upon the evidence of an important witness of which the Director of Public Prosecutions became aware in the case of Mr. John Gaul.

The Attorney-General

No. It is the policy of the director not to give detailed reasons for his decisions in particular cases.