HC Deb 25 March 1982 vol 20 cc385-6W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, as part of his review of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976, he will seek to establish how many persons who were charged under that Act could have been charged with offences under other legislation.

Mr. Mayhew

The review of the operation of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976 is to be carried out by Lord Jellicoe. We will draw this point to his attention.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Scotland Exchange of 17 March, whether the eight persons charged under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976 were convicted.

Mr. Mayhew

Yes.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Scotland Exchange of 17 March, whether the religion of persons detained under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act was requested but not recorded.

Mr. Mayhew

This information is not normally requested by the police.