Written question asked by Philip Hollobone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2005. It was answered by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.
Treason
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the last conviction for treason was; and what penalty was imposed.
- Answer
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The last conviction for treason was in 1994, under the Treason Felony Act 1848. The sentence was a community supervision order. The death penalty for treason was replaced by a maximum of life imprisonment in 1998.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 38150; 441 c569W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Convictions Punishment Treason
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