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Oral Answers to Questions — Quarter Sessions (Hours of Sitting)

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 29 Ebrill 1948.

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Mr. Jeger:

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the normal hours during which trials at quarter sessions are held.

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

This is a matter for local arrangement, and practice may vary in different parts of the country. I understand that it is not unusual for a court to sit from 10.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m., or later, if necessary.

Mr. Jeger:

Is my right hon. Friend aware that recent trials of prisoners at Winchester Quarter Sessions have been proceeding from 10 a.m. to nearly 10 p.m., and will he make representations, to whoever are responsible for these late sittings, that it is not in the strict interests of justice?

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

I will inquire into that, and any other particular case that may be brought to my notice.

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