HC Deb 22 February 1999 vol 326 c124W
Mrs. Ellman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the operation of the Criminal Cases Review Commission; and if he will make a statement. [71359]

Kate Hoey

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary's view on the performance and effectiveness of the Commission was set out in a recent note for the Home Affairs Select Committee, a copy of which has been placed in the Library.

Mrs. Ellman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for how long the Criminal Cases Review Commission has been considering the case of Mr. John Kamara; and when he expects them to reach a decision. [71360]

Kate Hoey

I understand that the Commission began work on Mr. Kamara's application in July 1997, and that the case is due to be considered next month by a case committee of three Commission members, which may either decide whether or not to refer the case to the Court of Appeal, or that further investigation is required.