HC Deb 05 November 1919 vol 120 c1497
70. Mr. HARTSHORN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the total number of civilians who have been tried by courts-martial in Ireland in the last three years, and in how many cases the accused were acquitted?

Mr. FORSTER

During the three years ending 30th September, 1919, 369 civilians were tried by courts-martial in Ireland. Of these, thirty-four were acquitted and in eight other cases the proceedings were not confirmed.