Abstract: The invention concerns a handle (1, 1′) for use in a locking mechanism (10, 10′), which handle comprises a lever (7, 7′) adjacent one end of which is located a cam (4, 4′) for activating said locking mechanism, and a connecting portion (5, 5′) intermediate to and unitary with the cam and the lever. In the locking mechanism, the handle is rotatably mounted in the housing (11, 11′) of the locking mechanism, the cam of the handle being provided on the inside of the housing and between two pawls (19, 19′) mounted for pivotal movement in mutually opposed directions between a first locking position and a second position for securing a locking member in the locking position, the pawls being biased towards said locking position by resilient biasing means (21, 21′). Relative rotation between the handle and the housing permits the locking member to be released from the locking position.