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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 December 2002. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 December 2002.


Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question
In how many cases people have been committed to prison by magistrates' courts for local tax default since the poll tax was introduced; and how many such committals were subsequently declared unlawful by the High Court. [HL 166]. - Includes table.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 166; 641 c110WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Community charge Council tax Defaulters Custodial treatment Magistrates' courts Prison sentences Non-payment High Court Unpaid taxes
Contains statistics
Yes