Written question asked by Lord Harris of Greenwich (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 1995. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Monday, 17 July 1995 on behalf of the HM Prison Service.

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Blatch, Baroness

Question

What were the circumstances in which Mr Barry Gray, extradited from France to face charges of obtaining money by deception and subsequently convicted and sentenced to a period of imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court, was mistakenly released from custody; and if they will place the report of any inquiry in the Library of the House. - Inc text of letter from the Director General of the Prison Service, Mr Derek Lewis.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

566 c7-8WA

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Extradition Prisoners' release Gray, Barry