§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which charges brought against suspects initially held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act have been dropped before the case was heard; and which charges have led to successful and unsuccessful prosecution, respectively, at the latest date for which information is available.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNo charges have been made against persons initially held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in Northern Ireland.
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§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been charged under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act in Northern Ireland; and under which section of the Act at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNone.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been detained in Northern Ireland under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; how many have subsequently been charged with offences; and with what offences have they been charged at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesFive persons have been arrested under Section 7 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions)
Week ending Releases by the Secretary of State Number of ICOs made Number of DOs made Total number in detention 13th October 1975 — — — 191 20th October 1975 3 — — 188 27th October 1975 8 — — 180 3rd November 1975 8 — — 173* * Includes one person who escaped while subject to an ICO and was recaptured on 2nd November 1975. 20 detainees were released on Wednesday 5th November and 10 on Friday 7th November, leaving 143 held in detention.