STEPHEN DOWNING

Early day motion 316, tabled 8 February 2001 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House congratulates Justice Pitchforth on his actions in the Appeal Court to grant bail pending a full appeal hearing to Stephen Downing, who was wrongly jailed for murder 27 years ago; pays tribute to those who campaigned for his release including the honourable Member for Derbyshire West; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to speed up the process by which such questionable cases are examined in future.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Labour/Co-operative 1.