Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Eric Martlew (Labour), on Wednesday, 5 March 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.
CASE OF MR JOHN QUINN
That this House notes that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the trial, and subsequent conviction, of Mr John Quinn of Carlisle for receiving stolen property; notes that Mr Quinn was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and that since his conviction Mr Quinn has campaigned vigorously to have his conviction overturned and has always maintained his innocence; observes that Mr Quinn has written repeatedly to his Member of Parliament, over the years, to the county constabulary and to every Home Secretary since 1957; and urges the Home Secretary to allow Mr Quinn to appeal against his conviction.
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- Early day motion
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- 617
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Appeals Convictions
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