HC Deb 03 August 1972 vol 842 c179W
56. Sir C. Taylor

asked the Attorney-General if he will make it his policy to prosecute for treason persons who bear arms against Her Majesty's Forces.

The Attorney-General

Whenever any evidence is submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, or to the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland, which indicates that a criminal offence may have been committed, the prosecuting authorities will consider whether the evidence is sufficient to justify criminal proceedings.

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