HC Deb 18 July 1985 vol 83 c263W
Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what number of complaints against the Royal Ulster Constabulary made in each year since 1980 were subsequently found to be (a) malicious, (b) frivolous, and (c) unjustified for other reasons.

Mr. Scott

The information is not available in the fonn requested. However, the Royal Ulster Constabulary maintains records of complaints which cannot be investigated for various reasons. Figures for the years in question are as follows:

Number
1980 86
1981 192
1982 205
1983 462
1984 552

Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the total number of people who have been charged with wasting police time in relation to complaints against the Royal Ulster Constabulary which were subsequently found to be malicious, frivolous or otherwise unjustified for each year since 1980.

Mr. Scott

There has been none.