§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Attorney-General if he will meet the Director of Public Prosecutions to discuss possible legal action regarding the remarks made in518W Manchester on Saturday 21 October by Dr. Kalim Siddiqui calling for the murder of a United Kingdom citizen; if it is intended to issue any public statement about incitement to murder; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI have no plans to meet the Director of Public Prosecutions to discuss Dr. Siddiqui's remarks, but may do so if the results of any police investigation are submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service. I will not make any public statement about incitement to murder; the constituents of the offence are clearly understood.
§ Mr. MarlowTo ask the Attorney-General if he will prosecute Dr. Siddiqui for incitement to murder; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralA decision whether or not to prosecute Dr. Siddiqui for any criminal offences can only be made after an investigation into his activities has been conducted by the police. The Crown Prosecution Service has not been supplied with the results of any such investigation.