HC Deb 27 January 1982 vol 16 c367W
32. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on prosecution policy in relation to breach of the peace.

Mr. Younger

The policy governing the initiation of prosecutions for breach of the peace is the same as for any other crime, namely, to consider each reported case on its merits having regard to all relevant circumstances pertaining to it, and to reach a sensible and humanitarian decision without fear or favour.

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