Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 1996. It was answered by Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 1996 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Attorney General

Question: When he expects the Director of Public Prosecutions to make a decision on whether to bring charges in the case of Mr Shiji Lapite.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Attorney-General when he expects the Director of Public Prosecutions to make a decision on whether to bring charges in the case of Mr. Shiji Lapite.[17743] The Attorney-General: The Crown Prosecution Service has requested transcripts of the evidence given at the inquest into the death of Mr. Lapite together with copies of any documents produced to the jury. It is expected that that material will be delivered to the service within the next few days. That material, together with the evidence available prior to the inquest, will then be carefully considered and, subject to any further inquiries that may prove necessary, the Crown Prosecution Service will then decide whether or not to institute criminal proceedings.

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