§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in the light of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 27 March 1996, in Goodwin v. United Kingdom they will recommend the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy to grant a free pardon to Mr. William Goodwin in respect of the fine of £5,000 imposed upon him for contempt of court.
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe Government will not, in the light of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 27 March 1996 inGoodwin v. United Kingdom, be recommending the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy to grant a free pardon in respect of the fine of £5,000 imposed on Mr. William Goodwin for contempt of court.