Written question asked by David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 12 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2005. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Colin Worton

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent representations he has received regarding the case of Colin Worton; what representations he has received on extending the right to compensation for wrongful imprisonment to include people held on remand; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: I have received a number of representations about compensation arrangements and about the case of Colin Worton, including a recent letter from the hon. Gentleman. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has recently written to Mr. Worton, and to those who have made representations on his behalf, advising him of the decision in his case. Those who have spent time on remand in custody as a result of a wrongful charge or conviction may be entitled to compensation under section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 or under existing ex-gratia arrangements.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37714; 441 c316-7W
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Compensation Northern Ireland Prisoners on remand False imprisonment Worton, Colin
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk