§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in how many instances the Metropolitan police have used video film or photographs of demostrators taken at the News International plant in Wapping in an attempt to identify demonstrators who they believe may be guilty of a criminal offence in connection with the picketing or demonstration; and what criteria are used, in deciding whether to bring charges on the basis of such photographic evidence, as to its possible use in subsequence court proceedings.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe Commissioner informs me that there have been no such instances. The use of photographs in court proceedings depends on the circumstances of the case.