§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many complaints his Department or other police authorities received during the past year of false evidence being given in court by police officers; how many investigations have taken place as a result of either complaints received or for any other reason; how many prosecutions have been instituted; in how many cases disciplinary action has been taken; and in how many cases officers have been found guilty.
§ Mr. CarlisleProsecutions following allegations of perjury were instituted in 45W 1972 in six cases, two of which resulted in the conviction of three police officers. Two of these officers and one other officer were dealt with under the discipline code. The other information requested is not available centrally.