§ Mrs. EllmanTo 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 HoeyMy 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. EllmanTo 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 HoeyI 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.