HC Deb 04 November 1976 vol 918 cc695-6W
43. Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many terrorists have been brought before the courts in 1976.

Mr. Mason

I understand that, between 1st January and 30th September 1976, 696 persons were tried in Northern Ireland for the offences listed in Part I of Schedule 4 to the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973. These are offences commonly committed by terrorists.

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