Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2001. It was answered by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 February 2001 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Solicitor-General

Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what advice the police authorities sought from the Crown Prosecution Service; and what response the service gave regarding the bringing of criminal proceedings following the death of Colin Griffiths of Stafford on 26th December 1994.

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Solicitor-General what advice the police authorities sought from the Crown Prosecution Service; and what response the service gave regarding the bringing of criminal proceedings following the death of Colin Griffiths of Stafford on 26 December 1994. [148661] The Solicitor-General: In November 2000, Staffordshire police submitted a file to the local Crown Prosecution Service, seeking advice as to whether a prosecution should be brought against any individual in respect of the death of Mr. Griffiths. CPS Staffordshire referred this matter to CPS National Headquarters, where the case is now being reviewed in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Advice will be given to the police once the case has been reviewed and a decision made. Preliminary advice regarding any further inquiries will be given to the police on 8 February 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 148661; 362 c516W;362 c516-7W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Death Crown Prosecution Service Prisoners Police custody Griffiths, Colin
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk