Written question asked by John Fraser (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 December 1991. It was answered by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 December 1991 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

If he will comment on the reasons committal proceedings involving alleged offences by police officers following miscarriages of justice are taken in Bow Street Magistrates' Court when the alleged offences arise outside the Metropolitan area.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

200 c139W

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Committal proceedings Misconduct Police Magistrates' courts Miscarriages of justice