§ Mr. VazTo ask the Attorney-General what was the cost to public funds of the retrial of Dr. Malde Modhwadia of 245 Goodwood road, Leicester, which took place on 6, 7 and 8 January.
The Attorney-GeneralThe legal aid costs of Dr. Modhwadia's solicitors and counsel have yet to be determined. However the prosecution costs, that is counsel's fees and witness expenses, were £3,626.72 and the costs incurred by the Lord Chancellor's Department and the Consolidated Fund amount to approximately £5,500.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Attorney-General if he will make a statement on the time taken to bring the case of Dr. Malde Modhwadia of 245 Goodwood road, Leicester, to retrial.
The Attorney-GeneralOn 25 June 1991 the Court of Appeal criminal division allowed Dr. Modhwadia's appeal against conviction and ordered a fresh trial. The Crown Court at Northampton was notifed of that judgment on 24 July. Subsequently, on 19 August, those representing Dr. Modhwadia informed the court that they would not be ready for trial until January 1992. The trial took place between 6 January and 8 January 1992.