Mr. MatinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have been made by the police under section 70 of the Race Relations Act 1976 in respect of material or actions likely to incite racial hatred; how many resulted in convictions; and what penalties were imposed. [11387]
§ Mr. DenhamSection 70 of the Race Relations Act 1976 was repealed by the Public Order Act 1986, where the provisions on incitement to racial hatred can now be found.
Information provided by the Attorney-General's office showing the majority of the data requested—for the period 1997 to 2001 (to date)—is in the table.
Offences of incitement to racial hatred under Part III of the Public Order Act 1986 1997 1998 1999 2000 20011 Number of consent applications 12 2 4 7 7 Withdrawn — 1 — — — Not granted 2 — — — — Prosecuted 10 1 4 7 7 Convicted 9 1 3 24 3— 1 To date 2 Two results awaited 3 Results awaited Source:
Attorney-General's office