§ Mr. Budgenasked the Attorney-General, in relation to section 6 of the Race Relations Act 1965—incitement to racial hatred—how many prosecutions have been brought, how many persons have been acquitted, how many persons have been convicted and what sentences have been passed on persons convicted.
§ The Attorney-GeneralTo date, 19 persons have been subject to prosecution under Section 6 of the Race Relations Act 1965. Convictions were obtained in 12 cases. One of these convictions was quashed on appeal. In four cases terms of imprisonment were imposed. In one case a probation order was made. In four cases fines were imposed and in two cases there was a conditional discharge.