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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Alice Mahon (Labour). It was answered by Lord Hurd of Westwell (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 1989 on behalf of the Home Office.


Untitled Oral question

Question
If, in light of recent decision to disband West Midlands serious crimes squad, will review all convictions for serious crimes based wholly or mainly on confessions obtained from people in custody of West Midlands police.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
158 c1032-4;158 c1036-7 
Session
1988-89
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Bombings Confessions Convictions Birmingham Misconduct Police Police custody Public houses West Midlands Police Regional crime squads