Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for how long the Criminal Cases Review Commission has been considering the case of Mr John Kamara; and when he expects them to reach a decision.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for how long the Criminal Cases Review Commission has been considering the case of Mr. John Kamara; and when he expects them to reach a decision. [71360] Kate Hoey: I understand that the Commission began work on Mr. Kamara's application in July 1997, and that the case is due to be considered next month by a case committee of three Commission members, which may either decide whether or not to refer the case to the Court of Appeal, or that further investigation is required.

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