Written question asked by Edward O'Hara (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2008. It was answered by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

George Kelly

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice (1) what (a) discussions and (b) correspondence officials in his Department have had (i) internally and (ii) with the Treasury Solicitor's Department on the proposal to resolve the outstanding issues in the George Kelly case by mediation;

Answer: The proposal to resolve the issues in the late George Kelly case by mediation is still under consideration and there have been a number of discussions both internally, and externally with Treasury Solicitor. In the case of the level of compensation due in respect of Mr. Kelly's wrongful conviction and subsequent hanging in 1950, these are matters entirely for the independent assessor now that the case has been approved for compensation under section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.Invoices totalling £39,102.25 (including VAT) have been raised in relation to Treasury Solicitor's time spent on litigation involving Mr. George Kelly plus £10,434.07 (including VAT) for disbursements.

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