§ 36. Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Attorney-General when he will reach a decision on whether to prosecute Mr. al-Masari for reported anti-semitic remarks. [35540]
§ The Attorney-GeneralMaterial attributed to Dr. al-Masari has been considered by the Crown Prosecution Service with a view to deciding whether there is evidence that offences of incitement to racial hatred or incitement to murder have been committed. In the light of advice from leading counsel, the CPS has concluded that there is insufficient evidence at present to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offence. Any further evidence will be closely reviewed.