§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Attorney-General (1) if he will prosecute Control Risks Ltd. for soliciting or inviting other persons, in discussions in the United Kingdom, to give money to an organisation involved in terrorism, contrary to section 10 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will prosecute Control Risks Ltd. And Cassidy Davies Ltd., insurers for conspiring, in discussions held in London, to contravene sections 10 and 11 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984; and if he will make a statement.
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§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Government are aware of the concern about kidnap ransom insurance and my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has the position under consideration. However, I am satisfied that such insurance may be lawfully effected under English law. Those who advise the families of kidnapped persons must do so in a manner which complies with the requirements of sections 10 and 11 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984. No evidence has ever been placed before me of the commission by Control Risks Ltd. or Cassidy Davies Ltd. of either substantive offences under sections 10 or 11 of the 1984 Act or conspiracy to contravene those provisions.
§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Attorney-General what representations he has received from the Government of the Irish Republic regarding his policy towards prosecutions in kidnap cases under sections 10 and 11 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNone.