HL Deb 14 October 2002 vol 639 c38WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many people have been charged with riotous behaviour in Belfast since 1 January 2002. [HL5530]

The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

From 1 January to 4 October 2002, 51 persons have been charged with riotous/disorderly behaviour in Belfast. This statistic is provisional and may be subject to amendment.