Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support was provided to John Kamara following his release as a result of his conviction being overturned by the Court of Appeal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hilary Benn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what support was provided to John Kamara following his release as a result of his conviction being overturned by the Court of Appeal; and if he will make a statement. [158896] Mr. Boateng: Mr. Kamara has had voluntary contact with the Merseyside probation service since before his appeal was heard. Although there was no obligation on either side to continue contact after the successful appeal, there have been ongoing contacts with the probation service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 158896; 367 c613W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Appeals Convictions Probation Miscarriages of justice Kamara, John
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk