HL Deb 03 June 1997 vol 580 c13WA
Lord Spens

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will set up an inquiry into the allegations of, inter alia, judicial bribery and the threatened "kidnapping" of Mr. Asil Nadir reported in the television programme "The Cook Report" (ITV, Tuesday 13 May).

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Director of the Serious Fraud Office has carefully examined the many allegations by Mr. Nadir over the years even though he is a fugitive from justice. There is no basis for a further inquiry. Those of his complaints which have a bearing on his guilt or innocence should be examined by the Crown Court once he has returned to the jurisdiction.

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