§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Attorney-General whether he proposes to institute criminal proceedings against any members of Her Majesty's forces, or against any civilians, who took part in the events in Londonderry on Sunday, 30th January.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAfter consideration of the evidence, the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland and I have decided that there is no evidence sufficient to warrant the prosecution of any member of the Security Forces who took part in those events. I have also decided that it would not be in the public interest to proceed further with charges of riotous behaviour which have been brought against certain civilians in respect of their participation in the events of that day; and accordingly directions will be given that no evidence be offered in support of charges already preferred and that the necessary steps be taken to apply to the court to withdraw such summonses as have been issued.