Oral Answers to Questions — Criminal Appeals (Bail)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 December 1947.

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Photo of Mr Hector Hughes Mr Hector Hughes , Aberdeen North 12:00, 1 December 1947

asked the Attorney-General if he will devise a means of obviating the loss and damage suffered by appellants to the Court of Criminal Appeal by their being detained in prison, without bail, pending appeal in cases where their convictions are quashed by that Court.