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: (2) what invoices his Department has received for work undertaken by the Treasury Solicitor on his Department's behalf in connection with matters related to the George Kelly case; and what payments have been made in respect of such invoices.

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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