§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the operation of Section 40 of the Administration of Justice Act, 1970; and how many actions have been brought under this.
§ Mr. CarlisleI believe that the Section is operating satisfactorily. From 1st July, 1970, when the Section came into force, until 30th June, 1971, the latest date for which figures are available, there were eight prosecutions under the Section. Five resulted in conviction.