§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Attorney-General what information he has regarding the decision of the Crown prosecution service not to proceed with the case against David Holt for the alleged manslaughter of George Kenyon on 24 May 1988.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe decision not to proceed with the case against David Holt for the alleged manslaughter of George Kenyon followed a review of the case against him after the case was committed for trial. The Crown prosecution service accepted the advice of leading counsel that there was not a realistic prospect of satisfying a jury beyond reasonable doubt that Mr. Holt was guilty of
1. Cases1 considered by Immigration Adjudicators Thanet House, London Harmondsworth2 Birmingham Leeds3 Manchester 19864 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 1987 3,092 1,392 1,046 905 749 1988 3,335 2,016 1,181 926 778 1989 5,934 2,760 2,368 1,628 1,271 19905 6,112 2,437 1,416 1,049 824 1 Figures are only available for cases, which can consist of more than one appellant. Figures relate to cases allowed, dismissed and withdrawn. 2 Includes hearings at Belfast and Cardiff. 3 Includes hearings at Glasgow and Edinburgh. 4 Immigration Adjudicators disposed of 8,483 cases in 1986, but a breakdown for the individual centres is not readily available. 5 January–September
2. Cases1 considered by the Immigration Appeal Tribunals2 No. 1986 1,004 1987 1,127 1988 1,029 1989 706 19903 614 1 Figures are only available for cases, which can consist of more than one appellant. Figures relate to cases allowed, dismissed and withdrawn. 2 The Immigration Appeal Tribunal sits at Thanet House, London. 3 January–October.
§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Attorney-General what provisions exist for bringing forward the dates of appeal hearings when there have been significant delays by foreign embassies in forwarding appeal papers for the immigration appellate authorities.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe immigration appellate authorities give full consideration to all applications made to them from either party for the early hearing of any appeal.
2Wmanslaughter. He was, however, prosecuted and convicted for the offence of operating a machine after a prohibition notice had been served.
I have written to the hon. Member with fuller details regarding the decision.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Attorney-General whether he has received any representations regarding the case against David Holt and Norman Holt for the alleged manslaughter of George Kenyon on 24 May 1988; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralPrior to receiving the hon. Member's question, I have received representations in correspondence from two hon. Members regarding the case against David Holt and Norman Holt for the alleged manslaughter of George Kenyon.