HC Deb 16 June 1989 vol 154 cc562-3W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has issued any guidelines for the use of section 39 of the Public Order Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Home Office circular 11/1987 issued on 23 February 1987 gave guidance on those parts of the Public Order Act 1986, including section 39, which came into force on 1 April 1987. A copy is in the Library.

Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions and in what situations section 39 of the Public Order Act has been used; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

This information is not recorded by police forces or otherwise available.

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