HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 c614W
Mr. Hind

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has reached any conclusions on the abolition of the right of silence for accused persons interviewed in police stations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Riddick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to make an announcement on the Government's review of the right to silence; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

[holding answers 15 June 1989 and 7 July 1989 respectively]: I have received the report and am considering its recommendations. I have arranged for it to be published today. A copy will be placed in the Library.