Reginald Dudley and Robert Maynard

HC Deb 21 March 1997 vol 292 cc934-5W

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning (a) the safety of the conviction and (b) the case for parole, of Reginald Dudley and Robert Maynard; and if he will make a statement. [21378]

Mr. Kirkhope

Representations about the cases of Reginald Dudley and Robert Maynard have been received from a variety of sources. The latest representations that they were wrongfully convicted, and that they should be granted parole stem from an article inThe Guardian alleging that a key prosecution witness wished to withdraw his evidence. These are being considered.

Both cases have been considered at the appropriate times by the Parole Board; neither has yet been recommended for release on life licence.