§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the 550W Army have been convicted before Northern Ireland courts of assault on civilians; how many were fined and in what amounts; and how many were sentenced and what was the duration of the sentences.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownSince the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established in Northern Ireland on 30th March 1972 records have been maintained of the results of prosecutions of soldiers, including members of the UDR. During the period 30th March 1972–31st January 1977, 141 soldiers have been convicted before the Northern Ireland courts of assault on civilians. Four soldiers were imprisoned for periods ranging from two months to four years. Fines were imposed in 103 cases in amounts ranging from £2.20 to £200. 14 soldiers received suspended sentences plus fines, and the remainder received suspended sentences or were absolutely or conditionally discharged.