§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Republican parades have taken place in the last six months in Belfast; in respect of how many of these the statutory notice of intention was given; and how many prosecutions have been made for a breach of the required notice.
§ Mr. Mason, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 8th March 1979; Vol. 963, c. 809], gave the following information:
Since 1 September 1978, 11 parades involving groups with Republican sympathies have taken place in Belfast police divisions. No notice of intention was given as required under section 1(1) of the Public Order Acts (Northern Ireland) 1951–1971. Arising from these parades, five persons have been prosecuted for offences under the Acts. Four of the five persons were convicted.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Republican parades have taken place in Londonderry in the last six months; in respect of how many of these the statutory notice of intention was given; and how many prosecutions have been made for a breach of the required notice.
§ Mr. Mason, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 8th March 1979; Vol. 963, c. 810], gave the following information:
Since 1 September 1978, two parades involving groups with Republican sympathies have taken place in Londonderry. Notice of intention under section 1(1) of the Public Order Acts (Northern Ireland) 1951–1971 was required for one of these parades but was not given. An RUC report on this parade has been prepared and will be forwaraded to the Director of Public Prosecutions.