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Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 26 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 2004. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 2004 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Solicitor-General

Question
To ask the Solicitor General, what her policy is on the prosecution of United Kingdom nationals for treason. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Robathan: To ask the Solicitor-General what her policy is on the prosecution of United Kingdom nationals for treason. [169200] The Solicitor-General: Any offence of treason would be dealt with in the same way as other prosecutions. Namely that the police investigate and the Crown Prosecution Service consider whether there is enough evidence and whether a prosecution is in the public interest.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
420 c1223W; 169200
Session
2003-04
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Prosecutions Treason
Link
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