Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 November 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.
Home Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when his Department was informed of the collapse of Regina v Paul Burrell; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 19 November 2002).
- Answer
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Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when his Department was informed of the collapse of Regina v. Paul Burrell; and if he will make a statement. [81716] Hilary Benn: [holding answer 19 November 2002]: The Attorney General kept my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary informed of developments immediately prior to the collapse of the Paul Burrell trial. This was a matter of courtesy; the Home Secretary has no responsibility for the conduct of criminal trials, the prosecution of which are entirely the responsibility of the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 81716; 395 c98W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Criminal proceedings Home Office Prosecutions Trials Burrell, Paul
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