§ 37. Mr. Deedesasked the Attorney-General in how many instances since May 1964 chief constables have referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions cases in which they are contemplating proceedings in respect of homosexual offences between consenting adults committed more than 12 months previously, or in private.
§ The Attorney-GeneralFrom 1st August, 1964 (the first date from which records were kept), until 31st December, 1965, the police have referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions 85 cases relating to offences which had occurred more than twelve months previously and 81 cases where the offences were alleged to have taken place in private between consenting adult males.