THIRD DEGREE METHODS

Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17410, 24 May 1928, Page 6

THIRD DEGREE METHODS

MISS SAVIDGE’S CASE. RESTRICTION OF INQUIRY. AGREED TO BY THE HOUSE. (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) (Australian Press Assn. —United Service., -(Received May 24, 12.45 p.m.) LONDON, May 23. In the House of Commons the Secretary of State for Home Affairs (Sir W. Joynson-llicks) moved his motion to limit the inquiry into the case of Miss Savidge. In doing so, he explained that the limitation of enquiry in Miss Savidge’s examination was because he appreciated the contention of the oppositionists that it was unfair virtually to re-try Sir Chiozza Money as a medium of enquiry into the constable’s perjury or otherwise. He did not intend to say a word in defence of the police. Of course, there were two sides, and both would be honestly put before the commission. If accusations were proved it would be naturally detrimental to the force as a whole, and therefore he appealed to the members to suspend judgment.

The tribunal will consist of Sir Eldon Bankes, and Commissioners Withers and Lee-Smith. lie added that the Government would pay reasonable expenses if Miss Savidge and tlae police would be represented by counsel. He said: “The matter has c&'ysed the Cabinet and the House some anxiety. I hope good will come out of the trouble.” -Lady Astor (Conferva live, Plymouth) and Miss Wilkinson (Labour, Middlesbrough) urged that a woman should be included in the tribunal, and MtCAif. Brown moved an amendment accordingly, but he withdrew it on Sir WrJoynson Hicks’ plea for unanimity. -■'•The motion was agreed to without division. MRB PACE’S ORDEAL. tJNDER EXAMINATION 13 HOURS. CRITICISM IN THE COMMONS. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Co Aright.) (Australian Press Assn.—United Rervlce.) (Received May 24, 12.45 p.m.) LONDON, May 23. In the House of Commons Mr W. Thorne (Labour West Ham.), asked if Scotland Yard had subjected Mrs Pace to 13 hours’ examination in the police station. Sir W. Joynson Hicks (Secretary for Home Affairs), said: “This is a matter not likely to be excluded from the general enquiry into Scotland Yard methods.” Mr Thorne: Who issued the third degree instructions?—Scotland Yard or the metropolitan police? Sir W. Joynson Hicks: There were no such instructions. The woman actually thanked the police for the consideration she had received. Miss E. Wilkinson (Labour, middlesborough): Is it reasonable to keep her two children for 13 hours in the police itation? Sir W. Joynson Hicks promised to make enquiries.