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Oral Answers to Questions — India – in the House of Commons at on 30 July 1934.

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Photo of Mr Tom Smith Mr Tom Smith , Normanton

5.

asked the Secretary of State for India whether in any part of India any persons are now being detained for a period as long as 10 years or more without trial and without a charge being preferred?

Photo of Mr Samuel Hoare Mr Samuel Hoare , Chelsea

There are 10 persons who were arrested more than 10 years ago and whose movements are still restricted under the State Regulations. There are no persons who have been in gaol for more than 10 years without trial.

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