§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people convicted of murder, and given a life sentence since the abolition of the death penalty, have subsequently been found to be innocent of the charge and pardoned.
§ Mr. MellorNo person convicted of murder since the coming into force of the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 has been granted a free pardon. Four men convicted of murder and given life sentences and one man convicted of murder and ordered to be detained during Her Majesty's pleasure have had their convictions quashed following a reference to the Court of Appeal by the Home Secretary.