77. Mr. FRED HALLasked if the charges against the persons accused of rioting in Carrickfergus and Belfast were withdrawn from Petty Sessions at the instance of the police; and, if not, who were responsible for the procedure that has been followed?
§ Mr. BIRRELLWith regard to the Carrickfergus case, the persons charged with riot, and since convicted at Assizes, were sent for trial by the justices at Petty Sessions. The proceedings in the cases at present pending in Belfast have been directed by the Attorney-General.