Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Attorney-General whether, in view of the increase in violence and hooliganism, he will send out a circular reminding magistrates that under Section 51 of the Police Act 1964 they can impose a six-month gaol sentence on defendants found guilty of assault on the police.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo. My noble Friend is satisfied that all magistrates are aware of the maximum penalties they may impose when sentencing persons convicted of assaults on the police, and of the gravity of such offences.